Richard J. Meadows
Richard J. Meadows | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Dick" |
| Born | June 16, 1931 Alleghany County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1995 (aged 64) Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1977 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United States Army Rangers 7th Special Forces Group 8th Special Forces Group Special Air Service MACV-SOG Delta Force (as civilian consultant) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Richard James Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a United States Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. He was a key figure in the Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the rescue operation for the hostages of the Iran hostage crisis. He was a pivotal figure in the creation of the modern U.S. Army Special Forces.