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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.
Bio. Enlisting in 1947, Richard J. ‘Dick’ Meadows served with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. In 1953, SSG Meadows joined early Special Forces (77th and then 10th Special Forces Groups [SFGs]).
Jul 26, 1995 · On July 29, 1995, the special operations community lost a true legend with the passing of retired Major Richard J. “Dick” Meadows. His extraordinary exploits spanned more than three decades and included the most widely known and defining missions in the history of U.S. Special Operations.
Special Forces Heroes: Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows. Major Dick Meadows' exploits were legendary. Joining the Army at the age of 15, he became the youngest master sergeant in the Korean War.
Jul 29, 1995 · Statement on the Death of Major Richard J. Meadows. July 29, 1995. I mourn the passing today of Major Richard J. Meadows, USA (Ret.), whose dedicated and exceptional service is cherished by everyone who knew of his extraordinary courage and selfless service.
Captain Richard J. Meadows, Infantry, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 21 November 1970 as a member of an all-volunteer joint United States Army and Air Force raid force that was organized by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct a heliborne assault in a heroic attempt to rescue US military personnel held as prisoners ...
Sep 11, 2013 · The Quiet Professional: Major Richard J. Meadows of the U.S. Army Special Forces is the only biography of this exemplary soldier's life. Military historian Alan Hoe offers unique insight into Meadows, having served alongside him in 1960.
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