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Aaron Bank

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United States Army officer (1902-2004)

United StatesLived 1902 to 2004 · aged 101
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Aaron Bank was a United States Army colonel who founded the US Army Special Forces, commonly known as the "Green Berets".

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A false French identity card using his cover name "Henri Marchand"A false French identity card using his cover name "Henri Marchand"Aaron Bank standing alongside German defectors recruited for Operation Iron Cross. Bank is at left in the first rankAaron Bank standing alongside German defectors recruited for Operation Iron Cross. Bank is at left in the first rank

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Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Bronze Star Medal

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Aaron Bank was a United States Army colonel who founded the US Army Special Forces, commonly known as the "Green Berets". He is also known for his exploits as an OSS officer during World War II, when he parachuted into France to coordinate the French Resistance and organizing an operation intended to capture Adolf Hitler. In retirement, Bank warned about terrorism and modern technology. He is largely responsible for the high level of security at U.S. nuclear power plants since the early 1970s.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 2004 · aged 101
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6 languages

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