| Colt Terry | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1929-02-08)February 8, 1929 Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 2005(2005-09-15) (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1970 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 10th Special Forces Group 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
Curtis “Colt” Terry, (February 8, 1929 – September 15, 2005) was one of the original Green Berets – one of the original instructors of Army Special Forces. He died on September 15, 2005, from pancreatic cancer.
After forging his birth certificate to enlist at 16 in 1945, Terry served two tours in combat in Korea, one behind enemy lines, and three tours in combat in Vietnam. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 26, 1945, as a private. He retired in August 1970 as a Lieutenant colonel and during his time in service he spent more than 23 years as a Green Beret instructor.
References
- ^ Peticini, Sandra (19 September 2005). "Green Beret 'Colt' Terry devoted his life to military and his family". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- Patton, Charles D. (21 June 2005). Colt Terry, Green Beret. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-58544-469-4. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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