Richard J. Meadows
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Richard James Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a United States Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. He was a key figure in the Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the rescue operation for the hostages of the Iran hostage crisis. He was a pivotal figure in the creation of the modern U.S. Army Special Forces.
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Richard J. Meadows | |
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Nickname(s) | "Dick" |
Born | (1931-06-16)June 16, 1931 Alleghany County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 29, 1995(1995-07-29) (aged 64) Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1947–1977 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | United States Army Rangers 7th Special Forces Group 8th Special Forces Group Special Air Service MACV-SOG Delta Force (as civilian consultant) |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War Operation Ivory Coast Operation Eagle Claw |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
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