Duane “Dewey” Clarridge: A Spy for All Seasons
July 13, 2021 by Scott Faith
This is a repost of the obituary write-up for Duane Clarridge. I thought our readers would enjoy reading about his exploits and service to our nation. This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 10, 2017.
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Duane Ramsdell Clarridge, a legendary CIA officer known for his daring exploits, colorful bravura, and a laser-like focus on – as he put it – “…making America a safer place in a dangerous world,” died at home in Virginia of cancer on 9 April 2016. He was one week shy of his 84th birthday.
dewey pictureHis nickname was “Dewey.” But his colleagues in the spy business also knew him as “Dewy Maroni” and sometimes, “Dax P. LeBaron.” In 1955, after graduating from Brown University and receiving a Masters Degree from Columbia University’s Russian Institute, the CIA recruited him.
Dewey began his training to become a master of intelligence collection, espionage, covert operations, and building a lifelong fascination with firearms, at Fort Benning, GA. He was a Distinguished Graduate of Infantry Officer Candidate School and served as an Infantry Platoon Commander before reporting to the CIA for training as an Operations Officer.
https://havokjournal.com/culture/duane-dewey-clarridge-spy-seasons/
