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Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger
Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger is a cross-dressing orderly, in search of a medical discharge for insanity. Despite his disdain for the Army, he refuses to accept a dishonorable discharge, opting to spend his days in "uniform" hoping to convince his superiors that he's mentally unstable.
Although consumed with efforts to get discharged, he never lets his desires get in the way of his duties. He reveals himself to be an efficient orderly and takes his work seriously. He proves he's ready for more responsibility as he steps into Radar's role procuring a much-needed generator in his new position as clerk.
For all his antics of to escape war, it's true love that makes him do an about face. Klinger falls in love with and marries girlfriend Soon-Lee, vowing to stay in Korea after the war to help her find her parents.