Anthony Alexander Poshepny | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1924 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 2003 (aged 78) California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps Central Intelligence Agency |
| Rank |  Sergeant (USMC)Paramilitary Operations Officer (CIA) |
| Unit | U.S. Marine Corps
Central Intelligence Agency |
| Battles / wars | World War II
Korean War Permesta Rebellion Vietnam War Laotian Civil War |
| Awards | Intelligence Star (twice), Purple Heart (twice), Air Force Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol, Order of the White Elephant, Border Service Medal (Thailand) Parachutist Badge |
| Alma mater | San Jose State University |
Anthony Alexander Poshepny (September 18, 1924 – June 27, 2003), known as Tony Poe, was an American CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer in what became the Special Activities Division (renamed Special Activities Center in 2016).[1] He was known for controversial actions during his service in Laos with Special Guerilla Units (SGUs) under the command of General Vang Pao, a U.S.-funded secret army in Laos during the Vietnam War, and is recognized as the possible primary inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in the movie Apocalypse Now.[2][3] [better source needed][note 1]
- ^ "Measuring Change at the CIA". May 4, 2016.
- ^ Kurlantzick, Joshua (January 23, 2017). "'America In Laos' Traces The Militarization Of The CIA" (Interview). Fresh Air. National Public Radio. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Discover".
- ^ Isaacs, Matt (November 17, 1999). "Agent Provocative". SF Weekly. Archived from the original on June 12, 2009. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
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