Gator Lerner | |
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Gender: |
Male |
Born: |
1948. Tallahassee, Florida |
Loyalty (During Wars): | United States |
Wars Fought In: | Vietnam War (US) |
Rank: | Private |
Nationality: | American |
Status: | Unknown |
Portrayed by: | Johnny Depp |
Gator Lerner was a soldier who fought in the Vietnam war. He was an interpreter assigned to Bravo Company, 25th Infantry Division. During the war, he was a part of the 'heads', a group of soldiers who smoked marijuana and listening to soul music in a hutch they call 'underworld'. He was wounded during an NVA ambush near a church, but Chris Taylor saved him. He was evacuated from the jungle by helicopters and send to base for medical treatment. His fate remains unknown.
Appearances/Actors[]
- (1 film)
- Platoon (First appearance) - Johnny Depp