Donald Conroy Military person

Donald "The Great Santini" Conroy (April 4, 1921 – May 9, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps colonel and a member of the famed Black Sheep Squadron during the Korean War. He was also a veteran of World War II and of two tours of duty in Vietnam. He is best known as the being the inspiration for the character LtCol. "Bull" Meecham in The Great Santini which was written by his son Pat Conroy.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 04, 1921
Birth place	Chicago
Date of death	May 09, 1998
Place of death	Beaufort South Carolina
Resting place	Beaufort National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
military operations	Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War World War II Battle of Inchon Battle of Pusan Perimeter
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	VMA-214