Richard O. Culver Jr.
American military officer (1936–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Otis "Dick" Culver Jr. (April 9, 1936 – February 24, 2014) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who was one of the founders of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School in Quantico, Virginia.[2][3] Culver served in combat in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions during a firefight in 1967.[4]
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Major Richard O. Culver Jr. | |
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Birth name | Richard Otis Culver Jr. |
Nickname(s) | Dick, The Jouster |
Born | (1936-04-09)April 9, 1936 Alcatraz Island, California, U.S. |
Died | February 24, 2014(2014-02-24) (aged 77) Hayden, Idaho, U.S. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1958–1975 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Company H, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade |
Commands held | Marine Corps Scout Sniper School[1][2] |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
Other work | author |
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