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Richard Jadick

Physician and United States Marine Corps officer

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About Richard Jadick

Richard Jadick was an American military officer, urologist and surgeon, known for Bronze Star Medal.

Richard H. Jadick is an American naval surgeon who was awarded the Bronze Star with “Combat V” device for heroic valor in January 2006. He was credited with saving the lives of 30 Marines and sailors during the Second Battle of Fallujah. Jadick was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, assigned as a battalion surgeon to the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Jadick is considered the Iraq War's most decorated doctor.

Background Jadick attended Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, New York (just south of Albany). He earned his B.S. degree in biology from Ithaca College where he was a member of Delta Kappa local fraternity. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) in osteopathic medicine from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He served as communications officer in the Marine Corps prior to joining the Navy. He received his residency training in Urology at the Medical College of Georgia.

Jadick is also the Chairman of The Independence Fund, a leading national nonprofit organization that supports wounded veterans and their families, headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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Important facts

Nationality
Known for
Bronze Star Medal
Education
Ithaca College, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Awards
Bronze Star Medal

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Jadick?

Physician and United States Marine Corps officer

What was Richard Jadick's occupation?

Richard Jadick was a military officer, urologist and surgeon.

What was Richard Jadick known for?

Richard Jadick was known for Bronze Star Medal.

What nationality was Richard Jadick?

Richard Jadick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Jadick

· Wikidata: Q7326804

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