Hooshang Samadi | |
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![]() Samadi in "Cypresses Die While Standing" concert. | |
Birth name | Hooshang Samadi Kalkhurani |
Born | [1] Kalkhuran Sheykh, Ardabil, Imperial State of Iran [1] | 26 January 1940
Allegiance | ![]() (1958–1979) ![]() (1979–1985) |
Service/ |
Navy (1975–1985) Ground Force (1958–1975) [1] |
Years of service | 1958–1985 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | 1st Takavar Marine Battalion |
Battles/wars |
Hooshang Samadi Kalkhurani ( Persian: هوشنگ صمدی کلخوران) is a retired Iranian military officer and war hero who served in the Iranian Navy during the Iran–Iraq War. [2]
Samadi was commander of the 1st Marine Battalion, a naval infantry special unit that played a key role in the First and Second Battle of Khorramshahr under his command. [3]