Gustav Hasford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gustav Hasford

United States Marine

Date of Birth: 28-Nov-1947

Place of Birth: Russellville, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 29-Jan-1993

Profession: screenwriter, writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Jerry Gustave Hasford (November 28, 1947 – January 29, 1993), also known under his pen name Gustav Hasford was an American novelist, journalist and poet.
His semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers (1979) was the basis of the film Full Metal Jacket (1987).
He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served during the Vietnam War.