Bill Paxton knew he wanted to be a marine the day his family buried
his dad, a marine who had been killed while fighting the Japanese
during the Pacific campaign of World War II. His drill instructor
in boot camp had a significant impact on him and would later be the
focus of the movie "The DI." His early years in the marines formed
the basis for his successful career; he twice served as a drill
instructor and had two tours of duty in Vietnam as a grunt. His
impact on all who he came in contact with was evident in the drive
that pushed Ken Norton, his former recruit, to become the Boxing
Heavyweight Champion of the World. Paxton received the Bronze Star
for heroic actions in Vietnam and was also awarded several Purple
Heart Medals for wounds he received in battle. Having achieved the
rank of sergeant major, he retired from active duty after thirty
years; still, he proudly says, "Retired, but still active " He has
become an icon in the marines and is one of the most well-known
marines in the San Diego area.
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