Gustav Hasford

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 for the film ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987). He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served as a war correspondent during the Vietnam War. Provided by Wikipedia