MAJOR GENERAL ELDON BARGEWELL

Eldon Bargewell graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1965. He attended Grays Harbor College from 1965-1967 and played on the Choker football team. Eldon left GHC before completing his degree to join the US Army in 1967.

During his service in Vietnam, he earned the nation’s second highest medal for valor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross. When he retired in 2006, he was the most decorated active duty soldier. In 2010 he was the recipient of the Bull Simons Award, given by U.S. Special Operations Command to the person who exemplifies the esprit, values, and skills of the special operations warrior.

General Bargewell credited much of his success to growing up on the Harbor. “Hoquiam and Aberdeen may not be the center of the universe for business and entertainment, but it is a place where you can rise to success if you have the motivation.” — The Daily World, March 13, 2006

MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park is located a few blocks from Eldon’s boyhood home. The park is a tribute to a true American hero and to all who have served. Please consider donating to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the park.

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The Park

Delta Park is located in Hoquiam, Washington, Eldon’s hometown. The MG Eldon Bargewell Foundation raised over $330,000 to construct the MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park. The park was dedicated on Armed Forces Day, May 20th 2023.

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The Statue

The Foundation commissioned Rip Caswell to create the park statue of Eldon. Rip is a native of Montesano. His studio is located in Troutdale, Oregon.

The Plaques

Dave Mitchell, a classmate of Eldon’s, created three plaques for the park detailing Eldon’s service to our country, his leadership, and the honors he earned.

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Over 400 donors have contributed $378,008 to date

The MG Eldon Bargewell Foundation would like to thank all those who have generously donated!

List of Donors

Donations have been made in honor of these veterans:

List of Honorees

A True American Hero

Major General Eldon A. Bargewell earned many honors during his service to our country, including the Distinguished Service Cross, our nation’s second highest award for valor, 6 bronze stars (3 with V for valor and 3 for his service) and 4 purple hearts. Please help us to honor our hometown hero by donating to the Eldon Bargewell Memorial Fund.

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Eldon was my friend, my defender and comrade and peer. We shall forever miss him, he was our Prince and fellow warrior, an example and paragon of what it means to be a leader and warrior. I salute you for your efforts to honor him. I am honored to have been his comrade and friend. His sons have the same spark and light, and have and will be tribute to his memory.

Please let us know if there is anything we can help with.

Nick Brokhausen

(USA Retired)

I attended Ranger School. Eldon received top honors at graduation. Years passed and I served with Eldon at the Unit on Ft. Bragg. We were friends and again worked together in the civilian world. There are a lot of things I could share regarding his heroism however what I appreciated most was his love and pride for his boys. We were all better soldiers because of Eldon’s leadership in tough circumstances.

Jimmy Byars

(USA Retired)

I served with Eldon numerous times over the years, almost 20 years together. He was always first a friend and second my commander. I probably would not be here if it wasn’t for Eldon Bargewell.

Let me know what you are doing and how my association (Special Operations Association) can help you. He was one of the finest men I ever served with, my entire family admired and respected him.

Doug Carron

(USA Retired)

I knew Eldon since 1979 and worked with him or for him on multiple occasions. I would glad be participate in any project honoring Eldon in his hometown.