Irish parents’ pride at son’s leading role

THE Irish-American parents of the soldier who led the capture of Saddam Hussein spoke yesterday of their pride in their son.

Irish parents’ pride at son’s leading role
Tue, 16 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Victoria Ward

Colonel James B Hickey is in charge of the 4th Infantry Division which swooped on the former Iraqi leader on Sunday.

His father Jim, 73, from Co Clare, emigrated to Chicago from Ireland aged 18.

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