Alexander D. Shimkin

Alexander Demitri "Alex" Shimkin (October 11, 1944 - July 12, 1972) was an American war correspondent who was killed in Vietnam. He is notable for his investigation of non-combatant casualties in Operation Speedy Express.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Alexander Demitri Shimkin Alex Shimkin Alec Shimkin
Birth dateOctober 11, 1944
Date of deathJuly 12, 1972
Place of death
Vietnam , Quảng Trị Province
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
University of Michigan

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