Anthony Swofford | |
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 Swofford in 2018 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Swoff" "Tony" |
| Born | August 12, 1970 Fairfield, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1988–1991 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit | STA platoon, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles / wars | Persian Gulf War |
| Other work | Jarhead (2003), professor, writer |
Anthony Swofford (born August 12, 1970) is an American writer and former U.S. Marine, best known for his 2003 book Jarhead, based heavily on his accounts of various situations encountered in the Persian Gulf War. This memoir was the basis of the 2005 film of the same name, directed by Sam Mendes.[1]
- ^ "Unscrewing 'Jarhead': Interview with Anthony Swofford". Combustible Celluloid. Retrieved 2008-01-13.