Roy Tackett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Roy Tackett

United States Marine

Date of Birth: 20-May-1925

Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 23-May-2003

Profession: novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.