20 celebrities you didn’t know were in the military – This will shock many! (With Pictures)

5. Charles Bronson

The old-time actor once did his time in the military, working as an Army gunner which World War II was taking place. He first enlisted in the United States Armed Forces in 1943. He was part of the 760^thFlexible Gunnery Training Squadron as an aircraft gunner. He then joined the Superfortress crew two years later, was sent to Guam, and flew in a B-29 bomber plane. Bronson completed 25 missions and was even honored with a Purple Heart (for being wounded in action.) In 1946 he left the Army. Bronson utilitzed the GI bill much to his advantage. He went to school, studied acting, and then went on to star in various film roles.