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09/23/1996
Colonel David Hackworth
An interview about the American military
"Newsweek" contributor Colonel David Hackworth, the most decorated living American soldier, speaks about his book "Hazardous Duty" and his feelings about the military's soldiers and generals.
David Hackworth
David Haskell Hackworth (November 11, 1930 ? May 4, 2005) was a retired United States Army colonel and prominent military journalist.
Hackworth began his military career during the Korean War, where he served as a sergeant. He was awarded several medals for valor along with multiple Purple Hearts for being wounded several times. He subsequently volunteered for a second tour in Korea, this time with the 40th Infantry Division. Later, he would serve in the Vietnam war as a major. He retired at the rank of colonel.
After his retirement, Hackworth began working as a contributing editor on defense issues for "Newsweek". He also made regular television appearances to discuss various military-related topics, and the shortcomings of the military. His commentary on the psychological effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, based on his own experiences in overcoming the disorder, resonated with disabled veterans.
He died from bladder cancer in May, 2005.
Source -Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hackworth
David Haskell Hackworth (November 11, 1930 ? May 4, 2005) was a retired United States Army colonel and prominent military journalist.
Hackworth began his military career during the Korean War, where he served as a sergeant. He was awarded several medals for valor along with multiple Purple Hearts for being wounded several times. He subsequently volunteered for a second tour in Korea, this time with the 40th Infantry Division. Later, he would serve in the Vietnam war as a major. He retired at the rank of colonel.
After his retirement, Hackworth began working as a contributing editor on defense issues for "Newsweek". He also made regular television appearances to discuss various military-related topics, and the shortcomings of the military. His commentary on the psychological effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, based on his own experiences in overcoming the disorder, resonated with disabled veterans.
He died from bladder cancer in May, 2005.
Source -Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hackworth
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