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Public records list Randy Shughart as a military personnel, aircraft pilot and soldier. Born on August 13, 1958, Randy Shughart was from Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Death is recorded on October 3, 1993, at the age of 35. Recorded honors include Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.
My Take
Randy Shughart's story stops me cold every time. During the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, the events later known as Black Hawk Down, he and a fellow Delta Force operator volunteered to be inserted on the ground to defend a downed helicopter crew, fully aware the odds were against them. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for that sacrifice, dying at 35. I am no admirer of war itself, but the deliberate choice to give one's life to protect others demands the deepest respect. Shughart, from Lincoln, Nebraska, embodies a selflessness that deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Randy Shughart
- Name (Japanese)
- ランディ・シュガート
- Reading
- らんでぃ・しゅがーと
- Born
- August 13, 1958 – October 3, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
- Occupation
- military personnel / aircraft pilot / soldier
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Medal of Honor
- Purple Heart
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Randy Shughart born?
Born August 13, 1958.
When did Randy Shughart die?
Died October 3, 1993, aged 35.
Where was Randy Shughart from?
Randy Shughart was from Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
What did Randy Shughart do?
Randy Shughart worked as military personnel, aircraft pilot, soldier.
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