Alexander D. Shimkin
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Alexander Demitri "Alex" Shimkin[1] (October 11, 1944 – July 12, 1972) was an American war correspondent who was killed in the Vietnam War. He is notable for his investigation of non-combatant casualties in Operation Speedy Express.
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Alexander Demitri Shimkin | |
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Born | (1944-10-11)October 11, 1944 Washington, D.C. |
Died | July 12, 1972(1972-07-12) (aged 27) Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | war correspondent |
Known for | investigating non-combatant casualties in Operation Speedy Express |
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Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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