Eldon Bargewell

Eldon A. Bargewell
Born(1947-08-13)August 13, 1947
Hoquiam, Washington, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 2019(2019-04-29) (aged 71)
Eufaula, Alabama, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1967–2006
RankMajor General
Unit2nd Ranger Battalion
5th Special Forces Group
MACV-SOG
Delta Force
CommandsSpecial Operations Command Europe
Delta Force
Joint Special Operations Command
5th Special Forces Group
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group
Battles / warsVietnam War
Operation Just Cause
Operation Acid Gambit
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (6)
Purple Heart (4)

Major General Eldon Arthur Bargewell (August 13, 1947 – April 29, 2019)[1][2] was a United States Army officer. He served as commander of the U.S. Army's Delta Force unit.

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  2. ^ Army Times Staff (May 1, 2019). "Retired Army major general dies after lawnmower accident". Army Times. Springfield, VA.