100+ Celebrities Who Served in the Military

Everyone that joins the military has their own individual reasons for doing so—one common thread is a love of country and the desire to serve. Here are some celebrities that answered the call. Some are well known for their service and some may surprise you.

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson
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After enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943, Charles Bronson served as an aircraft gunner and then flew 25 missions in B-29 bombers. He was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart. After he left the military in 1945, he used his G.I. Bill benefits initially to study art, and later he switched to acting.


Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew
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The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, served in the British Military. He was trained to fly the Lynx helicopter and promoted to Lieutenant in 1984. Prince Andrew served aboard the HMS Brazen as a pilot until 1986, which included a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. He advanced to a helicopter warfare officer in 1986, and also served on HMS Edinburgh as an Officer of the Watch and Assistant Navigating Officer until 1989. He advanced to Senior Pilot of 815 Naval Air Squadron in 1995 and finished his active military career at the British Ministry of Defense as an officer of the Diplomatic Directorate of the Naval Staff in 2001.


Chris Kyle

Chris Kyle
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Kyle is known as the deadliest sniper in American military history. He served four tours of duty as a member of the Navy Seals and fought in numerous battles. 160 of his claimed 255 kills have been confirmed, the farthest being 2,100 yards. Kyle earned two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars for valor, survived six IEDs, and was shot twice.