# Bakers Dozen **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2045
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40885 "2016-01-11T16:13:42Z")
Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet ---
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Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet 9. Sgt. Ernest G. Bilko, US Army, “The Phil Silvers Show” ---
**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40887 "2016-01-11T16:54:03Z")
Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet 9. Sgt. Slaughter, USMC (unnamed unit)/G.I. Joe, professional wrestler/cartoon character Crossed over from being one of the most popular professional wrestlers of the 70s and 80s into the best-selling G.I. Joe action figure of the original series. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40888 "2016-01-11T17:10:24Z")
Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet 9. Sgt. Slaughter, USMC (unnamed unit)/G.I. Joe, professional wrestler/cartoon character 10. Sgt. Ernie Bilko, U.S. Army (Fort Baxter), The Phil Silvers Show (aka You’ll Never Get Rich) ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40889 "2016-01-11T19:00:39Z")
Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet 9. Sgt. Slaughter, USMC (unnamed unit)/G.I. Joe, professional wrestler/cartoon character 10. Sgt. Ernie Bilko, U.S. Army (Fort Baxter), The Phil Silvers Show (aka You’ll Never Get Rich) 11. Sergeant Deake, U.S. Army (Drill Sergeant, Fort Herold), “Cherry Ames: Army Nurse”, by Helen Wells ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40890 "2016-01-11T19:55:25Z")
Notable fictional sergeants, their units and origins 1. Sgt. Buster Kilrain, 20th Maine, Michael Shaara’s Gettysburg novel “The Killer Angels” 2. Sgt. Hans Schulz, Luftwaffe, assigned to Stalag 13, “Hogan’s Heroes” 3 Sgt. Rock of Easy Company, US Army, DC Comics “Our Army at War” 3. Gunnery Sgt Vincent Carter, Marine Corps, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” 4. Gunnery Sergeant Leroy Jethro Gibbs, USMC, “N.C.I.S.” 5. Master Sgt. Al Apone, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, U.S. Colonial Marines, “Aliens” 6. Sgt. Pepper, Lonely Hearts Club Band, “Beatles album of same name.” 7. Sgt. Preston, North-West Mounted Police, “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” 8. Sgt. Joe Friday, Dragnet 9. Sgt. Slaughter, USMC (unnamed unit)/G.I. Joe, professional wrestler/cartoon character 10. Sgt. Ernie Bilko, U.S. Army (Fort Baxter), The Phil Silvers Show (aka You’ll Never Get Rich) 11. Sergeant Deake, U.S. Army (Drill Sergeant, Fort Herold), “Cherry Ames: Army Nurse”, by Helen Wells 12. Sergeant Willis, Yorkshire Constabulary (?), “Downton Abbey” New: David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40891 "2016-01-11T20:11:12Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40892 "2016-01-11T20:17:34Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40893 "2016-01-11T20:17:58Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40894 "2016-01-11T20:24:53Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40895 "2016-01-11T20:31:28Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40896 "2016-01-11T20:59:24Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40897 "2016-01-11T21:01:06Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes ---
**Author:** ![RobDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40898 "2016-01-11T21:03:56Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes 9. Boys Keep Swinging ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40899 "2016-01-11T21:18:57Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes 9. Boys Keep Swinging 10. Golden Years ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40900 "2016-01-11T21:47:58Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes 9. Boys Keep Swinging 10. Golden Years 11. Lazarus [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/y-JqH1M4Ya8/maxresdefault.jpg "David Bowie - Lazarus (Video)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-JqH1M4Ya8) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40901 "2016-01-11T22:13:09Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes 9. Boys Keep Swinging 10. Golden Years 11. Lazarus 12. Modern Love ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40902 "2016-01-11T23:12:00Z")
David Bowie songs 1. Space Oddity 2. Heroes 3. Under Pressure 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Life on Mars 6. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 7. Sound and Vision 8. Changes 9. Boys Keep Swinging 10. Golden Years 11. Lazarus 12. Modern Love 13. Young Americans David Bowie movies 1. Labyrinth ---
**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40903 "2016-01-11T23:50:32Z")
David Bowie movies 1. Labyrinth 2. The Prestige He was Nikola Tesla! That’s like, cool squared! ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/40904 "2016-01-12T00:48:32Z")
David Bowie movies 1. Labyrinth 2. The Prestige 3. Into the Night (he and a very different Rock legend, Carl Perkins, kill each other) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173.md?page=2044) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173.md?page=2046)