Randy David Shughart

War Hero

Birthday August 13, 1958

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Lincoln, NE

DEATH DATE Oct 3, 1993 (35)

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About

United States Army Delta Force soldier who is known for his service in the Battle of Mogadishu, during the Operation Gothic Serpent in October 1993. The battle would go on to be portrayed in the film Black Hawk Down.

Before Fame

After graduating from high school and passing basic training, he was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Trivia

8 years after joining the rangers he was assigned to join Delta Force.

Family Life

His father was a member of the Air Force, but moved the family to Pennsylvania and became a dairy farmer when Randy was a boy.

Associated With

Bill Clinton awarded him the Medal of Honor.