Rex Applegate
American combat expert (1914–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | Rex Applegate (1914-06-21)June 21, 1914 Yoncalla, Oregon, United States |
Died | July 14, 1998(1998-07-14) (aged 84) San Diego, California, United States |
Occupation | Author and journalist |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1943–1998 |
Genre | Combatives |
Spouse | Edith, Carole |
Children | Shannon Applegate (daughter), Rex Applegate (son), Lisha Allen (daughter) |
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