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Hooshang Samadi
Iranian military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hooshang Samadi Kalkhurani (Persian: هوشنگ صمدی کلخوران) is a retired Iranian military officer and war hero who served in the Iranian Navy during the Iran–Iraq War.[2]
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Birth name | Hooshang Samadi Kalkhurani |
Born | (1940-01-26) 26 January 1940 (age 84)[1] Kalkhuran Sheykh, Ardabil, Imperial State of Iran[1] |
Allegiance | ![]() (1958–1979) ![]() (1979–1985) |
Service/ | Navy (1975–1985) Ground Force (1958–1975)[1] |
Years of service | 1958–1985 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | 1st Takavar Marine Battalion |
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Samadi was commander of the 1st Marine Battalion, a naval infantry special unit that played a key role in the First and Second Battle of Khorramshahr under his command.[3]