Richard J. Meadows Military person
Major Richard J. Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a U.S. Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. He was a key figure in the Iran Hostage Rescue mission in 1980. He was a pivotal player in the creation of the modern U.S. Army Special Forces.
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| Birth date | June 16, 1931 |
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| Date of death | July 29, 1995 |
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Military person
| allegiance | United States of America |
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| service start | 1947 |
| service end | 1977 |