Eldon Bargewell
Major General Eldon Arthur Bargewell (August 13, 1947 – April 29, 2019) was a United States Army officer. He served as commander of the U.S. Army's Delta Force unit.
Eldon A. Bargewell | |
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| Born | August 13, 1947 Hoquiam, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 2019 (aged 71) Eufaula, Alabama, U.S. |
| 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 held | 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) |
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