Anthony Herbert (lieutenant colonel)

Anthony B. Herbert
Born7 April 1930
Herminie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died7 June 2014(2014-06-07) (aged 84)
Cañon City, Colorado, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Years of service1947–1952, 1956–1972
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Unit 173rd Airborne Brigade
Commands 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Battles / warsKorean War
Vietnam War
Dominican Republic Incursion
AwardsSilver Star (4)
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
Bronze Star (4)
Purple Heart (4)
Air Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (4)
Spouse(s)Mary Grace nee Natale

Anthony B. Herbert (7 April 1930 – 7 June 2014) was a United States Army officer, who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He is best known for his claims that he witnessed war crimes in Vietnam, which his commanding officer refused to investigate. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel and was the author of several books about his experiences, including Soldier and Making of A Soldier.