Donald Conroy
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Donald Conroy (April 4, 1921 – May 9, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps colonel and a member of the Black Sheep Squadron during the Korean War. He was also a veteran of World War II and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He is best known for being the inspiration for the character Lieutenant Colonel "Bull" Meecham in the novel The Great Santini, which was written by his son Pat Conroy.
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Donald Conroy | |
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Born | (1921-04-04)April 4, 1921 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | May 9, 1998(1998-05-09) (aged 77) Beaufort, South Carolina |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1974 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | VMF-214 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War *Battle of Pusan Perimeter *Battle of Inchon *Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War |
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