Roy Tackett

Roy Tackett
NicknameHORT
Born(1925-05-20)May 20, 1925
El Paso, Texas
DiedMay 23, 2003(2003-05-23) (aged 78)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Buried
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1942–1962
Rank Master Sergeant
Unit 1st Marine Division
MCRDPI
ConflictsWorld War II
*Battle of Guadalcanal
*Battle of Peleliu
*Battle of Okinawa
Other workAuthor
co-founder Bubonicon

Roy Tackett (May 20, 1925 – May 23, 2003), also known as Horrible Old Roy Tackett, was a rifleman with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He has been credited with introducing science fiction to Japan when he was stationed there as part of the American occupation.

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