Richard Marcinko

War Hero

Birthday November 21, 1940

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Lansford, PA

DEATH DATE Dec 25, 2021 (81)

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About

Vietnam veteran and Navy SEAL commander who became known in his retirement as a motivational speaker.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a radio man in 1958 and was later promoted to officer status.

Trivia

He was the first and foremost Commanding Officer of Red Cell and SEAL Team Six.

Family Life

His nicknames included "The Geek" and "Rogue Warrior."

Associated With

He and pilot James Allan Mollison both proudly served in the U.S. Navy.