The Unexpected List of Hollywood Elite Who Served in the Military

During his service in World War II, Charlton Heston flew as a radio operator and gunner on a B-25 Mitchell bomber in the 77th Bombardment Squadron of the Eleventh Air Force in the Aleutian Islands.

He participated in several combat missions against Japanese forces, facing the harsh Arctic climate conditions. Heston’s military service shaped his character and provided him with real-life experiences that he would later draw upon in his acting roles, adding depth and authenticity to his performances.