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Donald "The Great Santini" Conroy
Birth: Apr. 4, 1921
Death: May 9, 1998

Conroy was the father of author Pat Conroy, whose book, "The Great Santini," was based on the life of his father, Donald Conroy. In the movie version of "The Great Santini" Robert Duvall played the character based on Donald Conroy. He was part of the Black Sheep Squadron during the Korean War and served two tours of duty in Vietnam.  

 
Cause of death: Colon cancer
 
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Burial:
Beaufort National Cemetery
Beaufort
Beaufort County
South Carolina, USA
Plot: Section 62, Row O, Grave 182
 
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Record added: Feb 25, 2000
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