David Hackworth Military person

Colonel David Haskell Hackworth (November 11, 1930 – May 4, 2005), also known as "Hack," was a highly decorated United States Army soldier, having received 24 decorations for heroism in combat during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Hackworth is known for his role in the creation and command of Tiger Force, a military unit formed during the Vietnam War to apply guerrilla warfare tactics to the fight against Vietnamese guerrillas.He was also a prominent military journalist. During his time as a journalist, Hackworth investigated many subjects, including an assertion into the accused improper wearing of ribbons and devices by Admiral Mike Boorda, an investigation which is speculated to have driven Boorda to committing suicide.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 11, 1930
Birth place	California
Date of death	May 04, 2005
Place of death	Tijuana , Mexico
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Silver Star Combat Infantryman Badge Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Parachutist Badge (United States)
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War World War II
military command	4/39th Infantry Battalion Tiger Force
military unit	25th Infantry Division (United States) 40th Infantry Division (United States) 9th Infantry Division (United States) 101st Airborne Division 88th Infantry Division (United States)
service start	1945
service end	1971