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Jerry Gustave Hasford , also known under his pen name Gustav Hasford was an American novelist, journalist and poet. His semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers was the basis of the film Full Metal Jacket . He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served during the Vietnam War. Wikipedia  

✵ 28. November 1947 – 29. January 1993
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Gustav Hasford Quotes

“From the halls of Montezuma |To the shores of Tripoli, | We will fight our country's battles, | On land, anda air, and sea. | If the Army and the Navy | Ever gaze on heaven's scenes, | They will find the streets are guarded by | United States Marines…”

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Fight , Sea , Country

“Hey, Marine, have you heard? | Hey, Marine… | L. B. J. has passed the word. | Hey, Marine… | Say good-by to Dad and Mom. | Hey, Marine… | Youìre gonna die in Viet Nam. | Hey, Marine, yeah!”

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Moms

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