Donald Dunwody Blackburn | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Don" |
| Born | September 14, 1916 West Palm Beach, Florida, US |
| Died | May 24, 2008 (aged 91) Sarasota, Florida, US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1971 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | 12th Infantry Division 7th Special Forces Group 82nd Airborne Division |
| Commands | 11th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army 77th Special Forces Group Studies and Observations Group 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Purple Heart Air Medal |
Brigadier General Donald Dunwody Blackburn (September 14, 1916 – May 24, 2008) was a United States Army Special Forces officer, best known for his significant command and developmental roles in the U.S. Army Special Forces. He was also the commander of the highly classified Studies and Observations Group from 1965 to 1966. Since most of his military career involved clandestine operations, many of Blackburn's exploits remain unknown to the general public.