Eldon A. Bargewell | |
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Born | Hoquiam, Washington, U.S. | August 13, 1947
Died | April 29, 2019 Eufaula, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 71)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–2006 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 2nd Ranger Battalion 5th Special Forces Group MACV-SOG Delta Force |
Commands | Special Operations Command Europe Delta Force Joint Special Operations Command 5th Special Forces Group Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group |
Battles / wars | Vietnam War Operation Just Cause Operation Acid Gambit War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (6) Purple Heart (4) |
Major General Eldon Arthur Bargewell (August 13, 1947 – April 29, 2019)[1][2] was a United States Army officer. He served as commander of the U.S. Army's Delta Force unit.