1983 Gung-Ho: Marine
Includes: jungle pack, XM-76 grenade launcher
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File Name: LaFitte, Ettienne R.
SN: MC56488390
Primary Specialty: Recondo
Secondary Specialty: Jungle Warfare Training Instructor
Birthplace: Fer-de-Lance, La.
Grade: E-7 (Sergeant)
Born into a large back-swamp Cajun clan. Gung-Ho moved to New Orleans and won a reputation as a bare-knuckle brawler and knife-fighter to be reckoned with. Joined the Marines at 18 and graduated top of class from boot camp at Parris Island. Attended: Airborne School, Recondo School, and Marine Ordnance School. Qualified Expert: All NATO infantry small arms and most Warsaw Pact infantry weapons, XM-76 Grenade Launcher.
ZAP says "All marines are crazy but Gung-Ho is the hairiest, scariest, craziest jarhead that ever scratched, kicked and bit his way out of that hole-in-the-swamp they call Parris Island!"
SN: MC56488390
Primary Specialty: Recondo
Secondary Specialty: Jungle Warfare Training Instructor
Birthplace: Fer-de-Lance, La.
Grade: E-7 (Sergeant)
Born into a large back-swamp Cajun clan. Gung-Ho moved to New Orleans and won a reputation as a bare-knuckle brawler and knife-fighter to be reckoned with. Joined the Marines at 18 and graduated top of class from boot camp at Parris Island. Attended: Airborne School, Recondo School, and Marine Ordnance School. Qualified Expert: All NATO infantry small arms and most Warsaw Pact infantry weapons, XM-76 Grenade Launcher.
ZAP says "All marines are crazy but Gung-Ho is the hairiest, scariest, craziest jarhead that ever scratched, kicked and bit his way out of that hole-in-the-swamp they call Parris Island!"
Creator Commentary
Ron Rudat (R&D Figure Designer) designed several marines for G.I. Joe from 1982-1986, including Gung-Ho v1 and v2.
Below he tells why he has a personal connection to the Marines in G.I. Joe. See his Creator Profile for photos!
Below he tells why he has a personal connection to the Marines in G.I. Joe. See his Creator Profile for photos!
