frequently wore a CIB lapel pin on his civilian sport jackets. His military awards include: Distinguished Service Cross citations Ranger tab issue In response to Hackworth's investigation of Admiral Boorda, CNN and the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather questioned the accuracy of Hackworth's own military decorations. In particular, the reports accused Hackworth of claiming a Ranger Tab to which he was not entitled and an extra Distinguished Flying Cross listed on his website. Hackworth threatened to sue CBS and requested a formal audit of his military records. In response to the military audit, the executive producer of CBS News sent a letter to Hackworth that stated: In 2002, Hackworth was asked about the controversy in an interview with Proceedings. In the interview, he stated: Works Books About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior Steel My Soldiers' Hearts Hazardous Duty Price of Honor Brave Men The Vietnam Primer (with General S. L. A. "Slam" Marshall) Journalism – Hackworth wrote articles for: Maxim Men's Journal Modern Maturity Newsweek Parade People Playboy Self Soldier of Fortune WorldNetDaily Hackworth was also a founder of Soldiers for the Truth, an advocacy group focused on military reform, both in terms of capability and treatment of personnel. In addition, on his deathbed in 2005, Hackworth asked his wife Eilhys to “carry on the crusade to help the soldiers who suffer most from silent trauma.” Stand for the Troops is a living legacy for his devotion to the military and the men and women who both served and continue to serve. References Sources External links Stand for the Troops Review of 'About Face' in US Army War College Parameters magazine, December, 1989 Slate article, Newsweek's Major Embarrassment: He's called Col. Hackworth, November, 1996 Inspector General Military Assistance Command Vietnam – Report of Investigation of Colonel David Hackworth, 16 January 1971 1930 births 2005 deaths American male journalists 20th-century American journalists United States Army personnel of the Korean War United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War American sailors Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Deaths from cancer in Mexico American military historians Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Recipients of the Distinguished Service Order (Vietnam) United States Army colonels Deaths from bladder cancer Los Angeles