Robert bob gallagher, who was shot and wounded during the battle depicted. Black hawk down black hawk down, black hawk, battle of. Captain harry zan hornbuckle administers first aid to a. During his time in somalia, gallagher took part in a major combat operation that later inspired the book and film black hawk down. A good chunk of the book is about the three major battles, and the resupply. Specialist mike kurth of black hawk down and the battle of mogadishu. Robert gallagher, who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk.
Gallagher began his tour with the wounded warrior program nearly 20 years after somalia and almost a decade after iraq. The author describes the action that took place that day in chilling detail that is written with the unique voice of a journalist that draws the reader into the. Gallagher served as the command sergeant major of 3rd battalion, 15th infantry regiment, 2nd ibct during operation iraqi freedom. Black hawk down senior nco, decorated hero gallagher dead. Robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being wounded as task.
See more ideas about battle of mogadishu, black hawk down and mogadishu 1993. See more ideas about black hawk down, battle of mogadishu and black hawk. The book has been made into a 2001 movie, and was directed by ridley scott. Black hawk down came about nearly four years after the battle, but the author did his homework carefully. I dont share that criticism, and he wrote an outstanding book. Page 2 csm robert bobby gallagher, rip 75th ranger regiment. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black hawk down. Robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force. Fort stewart honors a decorated warrior coastal courier. Robert had a distinguished career, earning two purple heart awards, silver star, bronze star medal, bronze star medal wv devise, as well as numerous awards, medals, and achievements.
Robert gallagher, who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk down, and fought his way into baghdad in 2003 was found dead in his georgia home oct. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this black hawk down study guide and get instant access to the following summary. After returning home, he went on to be the 1st armor brigade combat team, 3rd infantry division csm. Black hawk down tells the story of the battle of mogadishu that took place october 3, 1993. If you knew or served with this soldier and have additional information or photos to support this page, please leave a message for the page administrators here. Robert gallagher during a celebration of gallaghers life at murphys grand irish pub in alexandria, va. Major robert gallagher, who fought in the battle in mogadishu, somalia depicted in the popular film black hawk down, recently passed away at his home in georgia. Robert gallagher obituary richmond hill, ga savannah. Sgt major blackhawk bob gallagher, a former special forces solder and veteran of the infamous black hawk down mission in somalia, quickly lived up to his other nickname, the metal magnet. Csm r robert gallagher 19622014 shadowspear special. Black hawk down senior nco, decorated hero gallagher. Mark bowden talked to quite a few of the people that were part of that action, including rangers. Legendary army ranger sergeant major who was wounded in.
During his military service, csm robert gallagher also served in 3rd bn 15th inf. Somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being. He was in his early 50s and a legend in our army and the 3rd infantry division. A story of modern war kindle edition by bowden, mark. He was also shot in the arm during the battle in mogadishu, somalia, according to one of mark bowdens pieces in the philadelphia inquirer that became the basis of bowdens book, black hawk down.
Mark robert bowden born july 17, 1951 is an american journalist and writer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being wounded as task force 3rd battalion, 15th infantry, made its way to baghdad in 2003 was 52. Commander sergeant major robert gallagher has died at 52, according to a post by the us army 3rd infantry division. It is based on the 1999 nonfiction book of the same name by journalist mark bowden, about the u. Robert gallagher, the former platoon sergeant who flew into somalia for the mission that would become known for the black hawk down battle, died of a heart condition on. Sfc robert gallagher, 1lt larry moores, 1lt larry perino, sfc sean watson. Robert bob gallagher, who was shot and wounded during the battle depicted in the 2001 film and who also served in iraq and panama has died at. Decorated soldier from black hawk down battle in somalia. Robert gallagher was in mogadishu, somalia, in 1993 and in baghdad for the u. Apr 29, 2015 obituaries toms river man, black hawk down hero, laid to rest at arlington command sgt. The result is a glimpse into the apocalyptic hell of desperate battle, of men closer to boys, many of them killing each other just to stay alive.
Gallagher, who died of a heart condition at the age of 52, parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk down, and fought his way into baghdad in 2003. Sgt maj robert emmett blackhawk bob gallagher 19622014. A story of modern warfare is a nonfiction book by journalist mark bowden. The author describes the action that took place that day in chilling detail that is written with the unique. Kia staff sergeant robert stever and sergeant 1st class john marshall, and 40. A story of modern war, bowdens received international recognition. During the invasion of 2003 baghdad during oif i, gallagher was injured, but continued to battle as a fellow soldier rendered first aid. Dec 18, 2001 the army pressured the filmmakers of black hawk down to change the name of the war hero portrayed by ewan mcgregor because the reallife soldier is serving a 30year prison term for rape. The author of this book is a journalist who had little to no knowledge of the military and military training. It was later portrayed by the 2001, based on the book by mark bowden. Nothing more touching than the connection between two. This study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of black hawk down. Special ops rangers remember black hawk down 26 years later.
Robert bob gallagher, who fought and was wounded in somalia in 1993 passed away in georgia earlier this month a decorated solider involved in the battle in. Oct 23, 2014 a decorated solider involved in the battle in somalia depicted by the film black hawk down has died at the of 52. This military service page was createdowned by col samuel russell to remember gallagher, robert, csm usaret. Black hawk down accused of airbrushing history film the. The battle led to the book and movie black hawk down, and. Somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being wounded as task force 3rd battalion, 15th infantry, made its way to baghdad in 2003. It wasnt his first battlefield wound, having been shot in the arm in somalia in 1993, according to one of the philadelphia inquirer pieces written by mark bowden that would become the basis for the black hawk down book and movie. Gallagher, who died of a heart condition at the age of 52, parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk down, and fought his way into baghdad in 2003, according to star and stripes. Having read some of the excellent pieces that mark bowden originally wrote for the philadelphia inquirer many of them still online, one is prepared for the thrilling and detailed account he gives of the october 3, 1993, mission in which about 100 u. Dec 23, 2004 bowden came into some critcism when he wrote black hawk down, as some believed the few delta folks he talked to provided a skewed view of the mission and events in october, 1993. The army pressured the filmmakers of black hawk down to change the name of the war hero portrayed by ewan mcgregor because the reallife soldier is serving a 30year prison term for rape. Robert gallagher passed away in his georgia home earlier in october. Major robert bob gallagher, who had multiple honors and medals, was buried in the national cemetery monday.
Robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being wounded as task force 3rd battalion, 15th infantry, made its way to baghdad in 2003 was. Black hawk down is a 2001 war film produced and directed by ridley scott, from a screenplay by ken nolan. His list of interviewees is impressive, as is the extent of his research. Gallagher was a decorated soldier and army ranger, taking part in combat operations.
Captain harry zan hornbuckle administers first aid to a still fighting command sergeant major robert gallagher during the 18 hour fight at objective curly, baghdad 7 april 2003. Toms river man, black hawk down hero, laid to rest at. Oct 22, 2014 after returning home, he went on to be the 1st armor brigade combat team, 3rd infantry division csm. Infantry division csm gallagher continuing to lead. Decorated soldier who fought in black hawk down battle in. Black hawk down black hawk down, black hawk, black hawk. Csm robert gallagher, for national museum of the u. A charitable foundation made in the name of csm robert gallagher.
Robert bob gallagher, who was shot and wounded during the battle depicted in the 2001. Robert bob gallagher, who was shot and wounded during the battle depicted in the 2001 film and who also served in iraq and panama has died at the age of 52 in his georgia home. Gallagher suffered a leg wound during the fight but continued directing his men. Last known activity command sergeant major robert gallagher passed away at his home on monday, october, 2014. Black hawk down senior nco, decorated hero gallagher dead at 52. In the film and book black hawk down, much is made of the numerous. Force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk down, and fought his. Csm robert gallagher, a veteran of the black hawk down battle of mogadishu and operation iraqi freedom i, died this month at his home in georgia. He served as the command sergeant major for the armys wounded warrior program. Black hawk is one of the thirtyfive illinois authors honored by having his name cast in stone in the illinois state library building, which opened in 1990. Apr 27, 2015 natural born soldier laid to rest at arlington.
Special forces soldiers, supported by helicopters, were sent into the middle of mogadishu, somalia, to abduct two of the warlord mohammed. Oct 27, 2014 commander sergeant major robert gallagher gallagher was a decorated soldier and army ranger, taking part in combat operations in iraq and somalia, the latter with the 75th ranger regiment. A decorated soldier who participated in the somalia battle immortalized by hollywood blockbuster black hawk down was reportedly found dead in. Black hawk down ridley scott favorite movies, historical figures, fan book. The late donald jackson, author and editor of several important books in western american history, was the editor in chief at the university of illinois press when this edition was first.
A story of modern war is a 1999 book by journalist mark bowden. Csm robert gallagher charitable foundation posts facebook. Captain harry zan hornbuckle administers first aid to a still fighting. A story of modern war, by mark bowden, is an inthestreets account of the now infamous seventh mission of task force ranger and delta force in mogadishu, somalia. Robert gallagher, who parachuted into panama during operation just. Command sergeant major gallagher was part of the 3rd battalion, 15th infantry. Command sgt mag robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and many other ops has passed away at age 52. He has written for mens journal, the atlantic monthly, sports illustrated, and rolling stone over the years, and as a result of his book, black hawk down. Major robert bob gallagher, the highly decorated soldier whose mission in somalia became known through the book black hawk down, was. Along with his time with the 3rd infantry division, he is also known for his time under the the 75th ranger regiment, and his involvement in the key firefight that was chronicled on screen in the movie based on mark bowdens book black hawk down. Robert is a mining industry professional with over 40 years of domestic and international experience, with expertise. The 10hour battle for curly, larry and moe telegraph. Apr, 2003 sgt major blackhawk bob gallagher, a former special forces solder and veteran of the infamous black hawk down mission in somalia, quickly lived up to his other nickname, the metal magnet.
Robert bob gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and fought on despite being wounded as task force 3rd battalion, 15th infantry, made its way to baghdad in. Robert had a distinguished career, earning two purple heart awards, silver star, bronze star medal, bronze star medal wv devise, as well as numerous awards, medals. Platoon sergeant bob gallagher calls me up to get a status. Toms river man, black hawk down hero, laid to rest at arlington. Considering i knew people that served in this conflict this book has special meaning to me. Black hawk down black hawk down is a nonfiction novel written by mark bowden. Command sergeant major gallagher was part of the 3rd battalion, 15th infantry regiment during the initial stages of oif in 2003. Command sergeant major robert gallagher richmond hill command sergeant major robert gallagher passed away at his home on monday, october, 2014. Oct 24, 2014 during the invasion of 2003 baghdad during oif i, gallagher was injured, but continued to battle as a fellow soldier rendered first aid. Black hawk down hela pa natet dreamfilmer hd 2001 rangers and an elite delta force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a somali warlord, their black hawk helicopters are shot down, and. Natural born soldier laid to rest at arlington army times. It documents efforts by the unified task force to capture somali faction leader mohamed farrah aidid in 1993, and the resulting battle in mogadishu between united states forces and aidids militia. When he decided to write this book, the government wouldnt give him any information, but when he attended one of the soldiers funerals, he found that many soldiers were glad to tell their story to someone. Gallagher who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the mogadishu, somalia, battle made famous by black hawk down, and.
Us army ranger association csmr robert bob gallagher. Many of us remember somalia, battle known by black hawk down, it is with a sad heart that i confirm that retired command sgt. Robert gallagher, the former platoon sergeant who flew into somalia for the mission that would become known for the black hawk down battle, died of a heart. Dec 21, 2001 black hawk down, the factbased war movie from director ridley scott and producer jerry bruckheimer, stands accused of changing the names to protect the guilty. In addition to being wounded during the black hawk down episode, he was awarded a silver star and purple heart in oifi as the csm of. Regiment command sergeant major during operation iraqi freedom i. Retired command sergeant major robert gallagher, who parachuted into panama during operation just cause, served as a platoon sergeant with task force ranger in the somalia battle known by black hawk down, and, as the csm of 115 th, 3d id, fought his way into baghdad in 2003, during operation iraqi freedom, passed away at his georgia home on october, 2014. Along with his time with the 3rd infantry division, he is also known for his time under the the 75th ranger regiment, and his involvement in the key firefight that was chronicled on screen in the movie based on mark bowdens book black hawk. Robert gallagher superangebote fur rory gallagher musik. Decorated soldier who fought in black hawk down battle.