James Hickey (soldier)
James B. Hickey (born October 1, 1960) is a retired U.S. Army colonel. In December 2003, he led Operation Red Dawn, the U.S. military effort that captured Saddam Hussein near Tikrit, Iraq.
James B. Hickey | |
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Colonel James Hickey, explaining Operation Red Dawn to reporters near Tikrit, Iraq, December 2003. | |
| Born | October 1, 1960 Chicago, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1982–2011 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | [4th ID & 11th ACR] |
| Commands held | 1st Bde, 4th ID- 2/3 ACR |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
| Relations | Maureen Kelly Hickey (wife) |
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