[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  A Soldier's Whisper [@SoldiersWhisper](/creator/twitter/SoldiersWhisper) on x 133.9K followers Created: 2025-07-11 13:26:59 UTC David Hackworth was a teenage runaway who bluffed his way into the U.S. Army at age 15, only to become one of its most decorated officers, with a career spanning the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served in post-WWII Italy before earning his first Silver Star in Korea. In Vietnam, he created the Tiger Force, an elite unit that operated deep behind enemy lines. His bravery earned over XX medals, including two Distinguished Service Crosses, a record ten Silver Stars, eight Bronze Stars, and eight Purple Hearts, a testament to his relentless frontline commitment. By 40, Hackworth was Vietnam’s youngest full colonel, but the war’s mismanagement eroded his faith. In 1971, he stunned viewers on ABC’s Issues and Answers, declaring, “The United States is losing the war because we’re fighting it wrong,” predicting Saigon’s fall. His dissent ended his career, and he retired to Australia, where he turned to writing. His memoir About Face (1989), a raw account of combat and military bureaucracy, became a bestseller, followed by Steel My Soldiers’ Hearts, detailing his Vietnam command. Hackworth later became a fierce advocate for troops, co-founding Soldiers for the Truth to secure better equipment and care. As a Newsweek correspondent, he covered XX conflicts, offering unfiltered insights. David Hackworth died from bladder cancer, likely tied to Agent Orange exposure. His legacy lives in his books and reforms, which continue to shape military discussions. #VietnamWar #101st #Military #Hero  XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [korea](/topic/korea) [italy](/topic/italy) [Post Link](https://x.com/SoldiersWhisper/status/1943663312186601541)
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A Soldier's Whisper @SoldiersWhisper on x 133.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-11 13:26:59 UTC
David Hackworth was a teenage runaway who bluffed his way into the U.S. Army at age 15, only to become one of its most decorated officers, with a career spanning the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He served in post-WWII Italy before earning his first Silver Star in Korea. In Vietnam, he created the Tiger Force, an elite unit that operated deep behind enemy lines. His bravery earned over XX medals, including two Distinguished Service Crosses, a record ten Silver Stars, eight Bronze Stars, and eight Purple Hearts, a testament to his relentless frontline commitment.
By 40, Hackworth was Vietnam’s youngest full colonel, but the war’s mismanagement eroded his faith. In 1971, he stunned viewers on ABC’s Issues and Answers, declaring, “The United States is losing the war because we’re fighting it wrong,” predicting Saigon’s fall.
His dissent ended his career, and he retired to Australia, where he turned to writing. His memoir About Face (1989), a raw account of combat and military bureaucracy, became a bestseller, followed by Steel My Soldiers’ Hearts, detailing his Vietnam command.
Hackworth later became a fierce advocate for troops, co-founding Soldiers for the Truth to secure better equipment and care. As a Newsweek correspondent, he covered XX conflicts, offering unfiltered insights. David Hackworth died from bladder cancer, likely tied to Agent Orange exposure. His legacy lives in his books and reforms, which continue to shape military discussions.
#VietnamWar #101st #Military #Hero
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