biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (June 2010) Dale Dye Born October 8, 1944 (1944-10-08) (age 66) Place of birth Cape Girardeau, Missouri Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service 1964–1984 Rank Captain Unit 1st Battalion 5th Marines Battles/wars Vietnam War,.