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Colt Terry

1929 – 2005

American army special forces instructor

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About Colt Terry

Lived 1929 – 2005 (aged 76). Colt Terry was a military personnel.

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,

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Important facts

Birth century
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Awards
Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Colt Terry's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Colt Terry?

American army special forces instructor

When was Colt Terry born?

Colt Terry was born on 8 February 1929 in Kissimmee.

When did Colt Terry die?

Colt Terry died on 15 September 2005.

What was Colt Terry's occupation?

Colt Terry was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colt Terry

· Wikidata: Q5149428

· DBpedia: Colt Terry

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