Roy Tackett
Roy Tackett | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | HORT |
| Born | May 20, 1925 El Paso, Texas |
| Died | May 23, 2003 (aged 78) Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1962 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Marine Division MCRDPI |
| Battles / wars | World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal *Battle of Peleliu *Battle of Okinawa |
| Other work | Author 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.