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Richard Marcinko

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Richard Marcinko was a U.S. Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran.

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Richard Marcinko was the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six.

After retiring from the United States Navy, Richard Marcinko became an author, radio talk show host, military consultant, and motivational speaker.

In January 1967, Richard Marcinko was deployed to Vietnam with 2nd Platoon, SEAL Team Two for a six month tour of duty.

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Richard Marcinko
Richard Marcinko
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On May 18, 1967, Richard Marcinko led his men in an assault on Ilo Ilo Hon (Ilo Ilo Island), where they killed a large number of Viet Cong and destroyed six of their sampans. This action would be called the “most successful SEAL operation in the Mekong Delta” by the U.S. Navy. For leading it, Richard Marcinko was awarded the first of his four Bronze Stars, as well as a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Silver Star.

Richard Marcinko passed away on December 25, 2021, at the age of 81.

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Richard Marcinko is survived by his wife, Nancy; four daughters, Brandy Alexander, Tiffany Alexander, Hailey Marcinko and Kathy-Ann Marcinko; two sons, Matthew and Ritchie Marcinko; and several grandchildren.

 


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