James Hickey (soldier)
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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.[1][2]
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James B. Hickey | |
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Born | (1960-10-01) October 1, 1960 (age 63) 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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