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Robert
"Bob" Hoidahl, Jr., is a native of Calumet City, Illinois.
He graduated from Purdue University in June 1973, and a month later
enlisted in the Regular Army. He was initially assigned as a MP, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Upon graduation
from Officer Candidate School, he served in Light Infantry, Airborne,
Ranger and Special Forces units from Second Lieutenant to Colonel.
His awards include
the DSSM, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal w/V (2), Meritorious
Service Medal (6), Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement
Medal (2) and other professional development ribbons. He has been
awarded the Special Forces and Ranger tabs; Expert Infantryman Badge;
Pathfinder, Master Parachutist, and MFF J/M badges; Excellence-in-Competition
Pistol Marksmanship Badge; Canadian, Honduran, Spanish, and Sudanese
Parachutist badges; and the Greek Daring Badge.
Bob Hoidahl
commanded the U. S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) from April 2001 to
June 2003. He retired from active duty as a Colonel with 30 years and
one day of service on July 31, 2003.
He and his wife,
Leann, reside in Midland, Georgia. HOOAH! |
