Freedman, Lawrence N.., SGM

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Sergeant Major
Last Service Branch
Special Forces (1987-Present)
Last MOS
18Z50-Special Forces Operations Sergeant
Last MOS Group
Special Forces
Primary Unit
1986-1990, US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center & School (USAJFKSWCS)
Service Years
1965 - 1990
Special Forces (1987-Present)
Special Forces
Sergeant Major
Eight Service Stripes
Ten Overseas Service Bars

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Home State
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Year of Birth
1941
 
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Contact Info
Last Address
Philadelphia
Date of Passing
Dec 22, 1992
 
Location of Interment
Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia

 Official Badges 

Infantry Shoulder Cord Cold War Medal Special Forces Group USAE Special Operations Command Joint Forces

US SOCOM US Army Retired (Pre-2007) Army Honorable Discharge (1984-Present)


 Unofficial Badges 

Sniper Cold War Veteran Special Operations


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Chapter I/XVIII - The Samuel S. Theriault/Aaron Bank ChapterArlington National Cemetery (VLM)
  1990, Special Forces Association, 1, Chapter I/XVIII - The Samuel S. Theriault/Aaron Bank Chapter (Executive Officer) (Fayetteville, North Carolina) - Chap. Page
  1992, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) (Arlington, Virginia)



Operation Eagle Claw (Iran)
From Month/Year
January / 1980
To Month/Year
December / 1980

Description
Operation Eagle Claw (or Operation Evening Light or Operation Rice Bowl) was a United States Armed Forces operation ordered by US President Jimmy Carter to attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis by rescuing 52 embassy staff held captive at the Embassy of the United States, Tehran on 24 April 1980. Its failure, and the humiliating public debacle that ensued, damaged US prestige worldwide. Carter himself blamed his loss in the 1980 US presidential election mainly on his failure to win the release of U.S. hostages held captive in Iran.

The operation encountered many obstacles and was eventually aborted. Eight helicopters were sent to the first staging area, Desert One, but only five arrived in operational condition. One encountered hydraulic problems, another got caught in a cloud of very fine sand, and the last one showed signs of a cracked rotor blade. During planning it was decided that the mission would be aborted if fewer than six helicopters remained, despite only four being absolutely necessary. In a move that is still discussed in military circles, the field commanders advised mission abort, which President Carter accepted and confirmed.

As the U.S. force prepared to leave, one of the helicopters crashed into a transport aircraft which contained both servicemen and jet fuel. The resulting fire destroyed both aircraft and killed eight servicemen. Operation Eagle Claw was one of Delta Force's first missions.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1980
To Month/Year
December / 1980
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

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  • Briere, Donald, LTC, (1963-1993)
  • Carlson, Thomas, MSG, (1977-2008)
  • Cassel, Rick, CSM, (1977-Present)
  • DeRienzo, Frank, LTC, (1978-2012)
  • Donovan, Bill, CW4, (1967-1995)
  • Fair, John, SFC, (1973-1995)
  • Ferrari, Kevin, SP4, (1981-1984)
  • Froggatt, Connie, PV1, (1980-1980)
  • Hanson, Phillip, SGM, (1969-1989)
  • Hardy, Brian, SP4, (1978-1981)
  • Hawk, Steve, SSG, (1974-1983)
  • Headman, Rodney, SGM, (1963-1983)
  • Love, Peter, 1SG, (1978-2000)
  • McMullen, Keith, CSM, (1978-2008)
  • Morgan, Cecil, SGM, (1970-2012)
  • Morrow, Keith, SFC, (1979-1999)
  • Short, Michael, SP4, (1977-1981)
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