Rex Applegate

American martial artist (1914–1998)

PersonDied aged 84humanQ4392948

Born: June 21, 1914
Died: July 14, 1998
Birthplace: Yoncalla
Place of death: San Diego
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: martial artist
Employer: Office of Strategic Services

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Rex Applegate was an American military officer who worked for the Office of Strategic Services, where he trained Allied special forces personnel in close-quarters combat during World War II. He held the rank of colonel.

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Sex or gender: male
Participated in conflict: World War II
Given name: Rex
Family name: Applegate
Military, police or special rank: colonel
Military branch: United States Army
Country for sport: United States
Sport: martial arts
Child: Shannon Applegate

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