Other Post Rest In Peace R Lee E ..

[colin traveller]

Famed for his role in Kubricks Full metal jacket .


Robert L E passed away earlier today

 

[colin traveller]

 

[Dixon66]

Damn. Rest in Peace Gunny.

 

[Bombardier]

Sad News


Ermey aboard the USS Belleau Wood, March 2005
Born Ronald Lee Ermey
March 24, 1944
Emporia, Kansas, U.S.
Died April 15, 2018 (aged 74)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Cause of death Complications from pneumonia
Occupation Actor, voice actor
Years active 1978–2018
Political party Independent[1]
Spouse(s) Nila Ermey (m. 1975)
Children 4
Military career
Nickname(s) "The Gunny"
Allegiance

United States
Service/branch

United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1961–1972
Rank

Staff Sergeant

Gunnery Sergeant(Honorary)

Unit India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Marine Wing Support Group 17
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Meritorious Unit Commendation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross

 

[BravoZulu]

RIP sir, brought low in this day and age by pneumonia