David Hackworth
American soldier and journalist (1930-2005) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 74 · Born 96 years ago today
Colonel David Haskell Hackworth was a United States Army officer and journalist, who was highly decorated in both the Korean War and Vietnam War.
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Hackworth is known for his role in the formation and command of Tiger Force, a military unit from the 101st Airborne Division that used guerrilla warfare tactics against Viet Cong in South Vietnam.