Oliver North
Author of Mission Compromised
About the Author
Oliver Laurence North was born on October 7, 1943 in San Antonio. He is a former United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, conservative political commentator and television host, and military historian. North was a National Security Council staff member during the Iran Contra affair, a show more political scandal of the late 1980s. The scandal involved the clandestine sale of weapons to Iran, which was to encourage the release of U.S. hostages then held in Lebanon. North formulated the second part of the plan, which was to divert proceeds from the arms sales to support the Contra rebel groups in Nicaragua (which had been specifically prohibited under the Boland Amendment). North's military career started with being a platoon commander during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was soon promoted to Captain of Northern Training Area in Okinawa, Japan. From that level he moved on to major and then to the National Security Council where he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Oliver North became lnown for his political commentary as host of War Stories with Oliver North on Fox News Channel. He has also written several books including: American Heroes, Heroes Proved, One More Mission and The Assassins. His title Counterfeit Lies made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Photo from book signing at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on November 10, 2010
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- Canonical name
- North, Oliver
- Legal name
- North, Oliver Laurence
- Birthdate
- 1943-10-07
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Places of residence
- Philmont, New York, USA
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
State University of New York, Brockport
Ockawamick High School - Occupations
- soldier
radio presenter
columnist - Organizations
- United States Marine Corps
National Security Council
Fox News
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- Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart (2)
Presidential Service Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (show all 21)
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Expert Marksmanship Badge (rifle)
Expert Marksmanship Badge (pistol)
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- Works
- 26
- Members
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- Popularity
- #9,033
- Rating
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