Rex Applegate | |
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| Born | Rex Applegate June 21, 1914 Yoncalla, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1998 (aged 84) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author and journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1943–1998 |
| Genre | Combatives |
| Spouse | Edith, Carole |
| Children | Shannon Applegate (daughter), Rex Applegate (son), Lisha Allen (daughter) |
Rex Applegate (June 21, 1914 – July 14, 1998) was an American military officer who worked for the Office of Strategic Services, where he trained Allied special forces personnel in close-quarters combat during World War II. He held the rank of colonel.