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

10. Ted Williams

Ted Williams never went to college and he had sports on the brain. Yet that does not mean that he wasn’t a man that earned respect and worked hard, especially for his own country. Williams signed on to play pro baseball when he was just 17 years old. He had a stellar rookie career and was known for his decent batting average. He also took some time off to serve in the United States Armed Forces as a Marine reservist. He made a narrow escape in Korea while piloting an F9F Panther jet. Flying in a damaged aircraft, Williams was still too high in the sky to eject himself, so he had to attempt to land the deteriorating jet. He did and he was able to return to baseball.

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9. Don Rickles

Don Rickles is now 89 years old, but he was quite an accomplished comedian and actor back in the day. He was most frequently making appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Show with David Letterman. During World War II, Rickles served in the United States Navy (from 1944 to 1946.) He achieved the rank of Seaman first class. Rickles enlisted in the military right out of high school at the age of 18. He wanted to be an entertainer in the Special Services unit, and although he did not have his wish, it was all good. He was honorably discharged and surely he was able to crack a few jokes to his fellow sailors.