SettingsAmerican prisoners of war
Adoniram Judson
Adoniram Judson, Jr. (9 August 1788 – 12 April 1850) was an American Baptist missionary, who served in Burma for almost forty years.
Adoniram Judson, Jr. (9 August 1788 – 12 April 1850) was an American Baptist missionary, who served in Burma for almost forty years.
Ahmed Kousay Altaie
Staff Sergeant Ahmed Kousay Altaie (born July 22, 1965 – c. 2007) was an Iraqi American United States Army linguist soldier, who was captured on October 23, 2006 in Baghdad and later killed by h...
Staff Sergeant Ahmed Kousay Altaie (born July 22, 1965 – c. 2007) was an Iraqi American United States Army linguist soldier, who was captured on October 23, 2006 in Baghdad and later killed by h...
American Ex–Prisoners of War
Prisoners of War is a service organization that aims to assist the surviving U.S. military prisoner of war (POWs), particularly those who are elderly and those who have medical problems.
Prisoners of War is a service organization that aims to assist the surviving U.S. military prisoner of war (POWs), particularly those who are elderly and those who have medical problems.
Arthur W. Wermuth
Arthur William Wermuth, Jr., dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan," was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.
Arthur William Wermuth, Jr., dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan," was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.
Austin Shofner
Brigadier General Austin Conner Shofner was a United States Marine Corps officer who was captured during the Battle of Corregidor and escaped in the first and only successful escape from a J...
Brigadier General Austin Conner Shofner was a United States Marine Corps officer who was captured during the Battle of Corregidor and escaped in the first and only successful escape from a J...
Benigno G. Tabora
Benigno G. Tabora (November 20, 1915 - February 17, 2008) was an American veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.
Benigno G. Tabora (November 20, 1915 - February 17, 2008) was an American veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.
Bland Ballard
Bland Ballard (October 16, 1761 – September 5, 1853) was a soldier and statesman from Kentucky.
Bland Ballard (October 16, 1761 – September 5, 1853) was a soldier and statesman from Kentucky.
Bobby Garwood
Robert Russell Garwood (born 1 April 1946 in Greensburg, Indiana) is a former Vietnam War prisoner of war.
Robert Russell Garwood (born 1 April 1946 in Greensburg, Indiana) is a former Vietnam War prisoner of war.
Bowe Bergdahl
Bowe Robert Bergdahl is a United States Army soldier, who is currently in the captivity of the Taliban supporting Haqqani network, since June 2009.
Bowe Robert Bergdahl is a United States Army soldier, who is currently in the captivity of the Taliban supporting Haqqani network, since June 2009.
Burt L. Talcott
Burt Lacklen Talcott (born February 22, 1920) is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.
Burt Lacklen Talcott (born February 22, 1920) is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.
Charles G. Boyd
Charles Graham Boyd (born April 13, 1938) is a retired four-star general of the United States Air Force.
Charles Graham Boyd (born April 13, 1938) is a retired four-star general of the United States Air Force.
Claus Kristian Randolph Clausen
Claus Kristian Randolph Clausen (December 9, 1869 – December 23, 1958) was an enlisted man and later an officer in the United States Navy.
Claus Kristian Randolph Clausen (December 9, 1869 – December 23, 1958) was an enlisted man and later an officer in the United States Navy.
Clifford Grodd
Clifford Grodd was an American clothier who served as president and chief executive of the Paul Stuart men's and women's clothing retailer.
Clifford Grodd was an American clothier who served as president and chief executive of the Paul Stuart men's and women's clothing retailer.
Daniel Montague (Medal of Honor)
Daniel Montague was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
Daniel Montague was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
David M. Jones
David M. Jones was a United States Air Force pilot who served with distinction during World War II. He was one of the Doolittle Raiders whose exploits in April 1942 were dramatized in the film ...
David M. Jones was a United States Air Force pilot who served with distinction during World War II. He was one of the Doolittle Raiders whose exploits in April 1942 were dramatized in the film ...
Dieter Dengler
Dieter Dengler (May 22, 1938 – February 7, 2001) was a United States Navy Naval aviator during the Vietnam War.
Dieter Dengler (May 22, 1938 – February 7, 2001) was a United States Navy Naval aviator during the Vietnam War.
Donald E. Hillman
Donald E. Hillman was an American World War II flying ace and prisoner of war who shot down five enemy aircraft.
Donald E. Hillman was an American World War II flying ace and prisoner of war who shot down five enemy aircraft.
Donald W. Banner
Donald W. Banner (February 23, 1924 – January 29, 2006) was a former United States Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.
Donald W. Banner (February 23, 1924 – January 29, 2006) was a former United States Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.
Doyle Yardley
Colonel Doyle R. Yardley was the commanding officer of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, who was captured and later escaped from a German Prisoner of War camp.
Colonel Doyle R. Yardley was the commanding officer of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, who was captured and later escaped from a German Prisoner of War camp.
Edouard Izac
Edouard Victor Michel Izac (December 18, 1891 – January 18, 1990) was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War I, a Representative from California and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Edouard Victor Michel Izac (December 18, 1891 – January 18, 1990) was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War I, a Representative from California and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Edward L. Hubbard
Colonel Edward Lee Hubbard, USAF, is a retired American Air Force officer, author, artist, and internationally known motivational speaker.
Colonel Edward Lee Hubbard, USAF, is a retired American Air Force officer, author, artist, and internationally known motivational speaker.
Ernest Kinoy
Ernest Kinoy (born April 1, 1925) is an American writer, screenwriter and playwright.
Ernest Kinoy (born April 1, 1925) is an American writer, screenwriter and playwright.
Ernest Sands
Ernest M. Sands is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under Allen I. Olson.
Ernest M. Sands is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under Allen I. Olson.
Francis Kelly (Medal of Honor)
Francis Kelly (July 5, 1860 – May 19, 1938) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Spanish-A...
Francis Kelly (July 5, 1860 – May 19, 1938) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Spanish-A...
Franklin McMahon
Franklin McMahon was an artist-reporter whose work took him around the world for more than half a century.
Franklin McMahon was an artist-reporter whose work took him around the world for more than half a century.
Fred Dutton
Frederick Gary "Fred" Dutton (June 16, 1923 - June 27, 2005) was a lawyer and Democratic Party power broker who served as campaign manager and Chief of Staff for California Governor Pat Brown, S...
Frederick Gary "Fred" Dutton (June 16, 1923 - June 27, 2005) was a lawyer and Democratic Party power broker who served as campaign manager and Chief of Staff for California Governor Pat Brown, S...
George Charrette
George Charrette (June 6, 1867 – February 7, 1938) was an enlisted man and later officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Spanish-Americ...
George Charrette (June 6, 1867 – February 7, 1938) was an enlisted man and later officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Spanish-Americ...
George Edward Smith
George Edward "Smitty" Smith (b.1940) is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, former prisoner of war, and author.
George Edward "Smitty" Smith (b.1940) is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, former prisoner of war, and author.
George F. Moore (US Army officer)
George F. Moore (1887–1949) was an American soldier.
George F. Moore (1887–1949) was an American soldier.
George Frederick Phillips
George Frederick Phillips, (March 8, 1862 – June 4, 1904) was a U.S. Navy Machinist First Class who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Spanish-American War in 1899.
George Frederick Phillips, (March 8, 1862 – June 4, 1904) was a U.S. Navy Machinist First Class who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Spanish-American War in 1899.
George McMillin
George Johnson McMillin was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served as the 38th and final Naval Governor of Guam.
George Johnson McMillin was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served as the 38th and final Naval Governor of Guam.
George Thomas Coker
George Thomas Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired US Navy commander, honored with the Navy Cross for his leadership as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War, and a Distinguished Eag...
George Thomas Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired US Navy commander, honored with the Navy Cross for his leadership as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War, and a Distinguished Eag...
Gertrude Sanford Legendre
Gertrude Sanford Legendre (1902–2000) was an American socialite who served as a spy during World War II. She was also a noted explorer, big-game hunter, environmentalist, and owner of Medway pl...
Gertrude Sanford Legendre (1902–2000) was an American socialite who served as a spy during World War II. She was also a noted explorer, big-game hunter, environmentalist, and owner of Medway pl...
Gordon McEachron
Gordon T. McEachron was an American college football coach.
Gordon T. McEachron was an American college football coach.
Harold Edward Dahl
Harold Edward Dahl (29 June 1909 – 14 February 1956) was a mercenary American pilot who fought in the Spanish Republican Air Force during the Spanish Civil War.
Harold Edward Dahl (29 June 1909 – 14 February 1956) was a mercenary American pilot who fought in the Spanish Republican Air Force during the Spanish Civil War.
Hubert Zemke
Colonel Hubert A. "Hub" Zemke (March 14, 1914 – August 30, 1994) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, a fighter pilot in World War II, and a leading USAAF ace.
Colonel Hubert A. "Hub" Zemke (March 14, 1914 – August 30, 1994) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, a fighter pilot in World War II, and a leading USAAF ace.
Jack Hawkins (US Marine Corps officer)
Jack L. Hawkins (born 1920, Roxton, Texas) was a United States Marines Corps Colonel employed by the CIA for the military planning, training of Cuban exiles, and the effective military command o...
Jack L. Hawkins (born 1920, Roxton, Texas) was a United States Marines Corps Colonel employed by the CIA for the military planning, training of Cuban exiles, and the effective military command o...
Jack Keeney
John C. "Jack" Keeney" was an American prosecutor who retired in 2010 as U.S. deputy United States Assistant Attorney General.
John C. "Jack" Keeney" was an American prosecutor who retired in 2010 as U.S. deputy United States Assistant Attorney General.
James C. Spencer
James Clarence Spencer (May 11, 1914–December 25, 2009) was a survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II and a Democratic politician from Athens, the seat of Henderson County i...
James Clarence Spencer (May 11, 1914–December 25, 2009) was a survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II and a Democratic politician from Athens, the seat of Henderson County i...
James Devereux
James Patrick Sinnott Devereux was a United States Marine Corps general, Navy Cross recipient, and Republican congressman.
James Patrick Sinnott Devereux was a United States Marine Corps general, Navy Cross recipient, and Republican congressman.
James L. Stone
James Lamar Stone (born December 27, 1922) is a retired United States Army officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Korean War.
James Lamar Stone (born December 27, 1922) is a retired United States Army officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Korean War.
James Stockdale
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy.
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy.
James Veneris
James George Veneris or Lao Wen (b.
James George Veneris or Lao Wen (b.
Jefferson W. Speck
Jefferson W. Speck (December 24, 1916 – January 30, 1993) was a planter and businessman from Mississippi County, Arkansas, who was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1950 and again in...
Jefferson W. Speck (December 24, 1916 – January 30, 1993) was a planter and businessman from Mississippi County, Arkansas, who was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1950 and again in...
Jessica Lynch (Prisoner of War)
Jessica Dawn Lynch is a former Private First Class in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps.
Jessica Dawn Lynch is a former Private First Class in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps.
Joe Kieyoomia
Joe Kieyoomia (21 November 1919–17 February 1997) was a Navajo soldier in New Mexico's 200th Coast Artillery unit who was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army after the fall of the Philippines...
Joe Kieyoomia (21 November 1919–17 February 1997) was a Navajo soldier in New Mexico's 200th Coast Artillery unit who was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army after the fall of the Philippines...
Joel Broyhill
Joel Thomas Broyhill (November 4, 1919, Hopewell, Virginia–September 24, 2006, Arlington, Virginia) was an American politician and a Congressman from Virginia for 11 terms, from 1953 to 1974.
Joel Thomas Broyhill (November 4, 1919, Hopewell, Virginia–September 24, 2006, Arlington, Virginia) was an American politician and a Congressman from Virginia for 11 terms, from 1953 to 1974.
John Ashe (general)
John Ashe (ca. 1720 – October 24, 1781) was a general officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolutionary War.
John Ashe (ca. 1720 – October 24, 1781) was a general officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolutionary War.
John E. Murphy
John Edward Murphy (May 3, 1869 – April 9, 1941) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-...
John Edward Murphy (May 3, 1869 – April 9, 1941) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-...
John Gwinn
John Gwinn III was a United States Navy officer born in Maryland on 11 June 1791.
John Gwinn III was a United States Navy officer born in Maryland on 11 June 1791.
John Heaphy Fellowes
John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S. Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S. Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
John Kelvin Koelsch
John Kelvin Koelsch (December 22, 1923 – October 16, 1951) was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions ...
John Kelvin Koelsch (December 22, 1923 – October 16, 1951) was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions ...
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona.
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona.
John Rarick
John Richard Rarick was a lawyer who served as a Louisiana state district court judge from 1961 to 1966 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, and as a Democratic U.S...
John Richard Rarick was a lawyer who served as a Louisiana state district court judge from 1961 to 1966 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, and as a Democratic U.S...
John Shirk
John Francis Shirk (June 24, 1917November 11, 1993) was a professional American football end/defensive end in the National Football League.
John Francis Shirk (June 24, 1917November 11, 1993) was a professional American football end/defensive end in the National Football League.
John T. Downey
John T. 'Jack' Downey was a CIA operative who was held captive in China for twenty years.
John T. 'Jack' Downey was a CIA operative who was held captive in China for twenty years.
Jonathan M. Wainwright (general)
Jonathan Mayhew "Skinny" Wainwright IV was a career American army officer and the commander of Allied forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to the Empire of Japan during World...
Jonathan Mayhew "Skinny" Wainwright IV was a career American army officer and the commander of Allied forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to the Empire of Japan during World...
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV
Jonathan Mayhew "Skinny" Wainwright IV (August 23, 1883 – September 2, 1953) was a career American army officer and the commander of Allied forces in the Philippines at the time of their s...
Jonathan Mayhew "Skinny" Wainwright IV (August 23, 1883 – September 2, 1953) was a career American army officer and the commander of Allied forces in the Philippines at the time of their s...
Jose Calugas
Jose Calugas was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
Jose Calugas was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen, Jr.
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen, Jr. (August 11, 1912 – January 8, 2005) was the author of Passages to Freedom, about his escape from a prison camp in Italy during World War II.
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen, Jr. (August 11, 1912 – January 8, 2005) was the author of Passages to Freedom, about his escape from a prison camp in Italy during World War II.
Kristian Menchaca
Kristian Menchaca, was a United States Army soldier from Brownsville, Texas, who was tortured, killed, and mutilated by members of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Kristian Menchaca, was a United States Army soldier from Brownsville, Texas, who was tortured, killed, and mutilated by members of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Lawrence Jenkins
Lawrence L. "Larry" Jenkins (born January 29, 1924) is a former B-17 co-pilot during World War II who spent over ten months as a prisoner of war.
Lawrence L. "Larry" Jenkins (born January 29, 1924) is a former B-17 co-pilot during World War II who spent over ten months as a prisoner of war.
Lemuel Roberts
Lemuel Roberts was a soldier and historian of the American Revolutionary War.
Lemuel Roberts was a soldier and historian of the American Revolutionary War.
Leo K. Thorsness
Leo Keith Thorsness is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Leo Keith Thorsness is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Levi Twiggs
Levi Twiggs (23 May 1793 - 13 September 1847) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars and the Mexican-American War.
Levi Twiggs (23 May 1793 - 13 September 1847) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars and the Mexican-American War.
Lozen
Lozen (c. 1840-1890) was a skilled warrior and a prophet of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apache.
Lozen (c. 1840-1890) was a skilled warrior and a prophet of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apache.
Matt Maupin
Keith Matthew "Matt" Maupin was a United States Army Private First Class captured by Iraqi insurgents on April 9, 2004, while serving in the Iraq War, after his convoy came under attack by rocke...
Keith Matthew "Matt" Maupin was a United States Army Private First Class captured by Iraqi insurgents on April 9, 2004, while serving in the Iraq War, after his convoy came under attack by rocke...
Merian C. Cooper
Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director and producer.
Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director and producer.
Michael Durant
Michael J. "Mike" Durant is an American pilot and author who was held prisoner for eleven days in 1993 after a raid in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Michael J. "Mike" Durant is an American pilot and author who was held prisoner for eleven days in 1993 after a raid in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Nicholas Katzenbach
Nicholas deBelleville Katzenbach was an American lawyer who served as United States Attorney General during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
Nicholas deBelleville Katzenbach was an American lawyer who served as United States Attorney General during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
Norman C. Gaddis
Norman Gaddis, along with John McCain, were the two senior United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
Norman Gaddis, along with John McCain, were the two senior United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
Osborn Deignan
Osborn Warren Deignan (February 24, 1873 – April 16, 1916) was an enlisted sailor and later a Warrant Officer in the United States Navy.
Osborn Warren Deignan (February 24, 1873 – April 16, 1916) was an enlisted sailor and later a Warrant Officer in the United States Navy.
Patrick Miller (soldier)
Patrick Miller (Born January 15, 1980) was a Private First Class during the 2003 invasion of Iraq with the US Army's 507th Maintenance Company, serving as a mechanic, becoming a POW. For his ac...
Patrick Miller (Born January 15, 1980) was a Private First Class during the 2003 invasion of Iraq with the US Army's 507th Maintenance Company, serving as a mechanic, becoming a POW. For his ac...
Paul W. Brown
Paul Wesley Brown was a Republican lawyer in the U. S. State of Ohio who served two non consecutive terms as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court sandwiched around being appointed Ohio Attorney G...
Paul Wesley Brown was a Republican lawyer in the U. S. State of Ohio who served two non consecutive terms as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court sandwiched around being appointed Ohio Attorney G...
Ray Rayner
Ray Rayner (born Raymond M. Rahner on July 23, 1919, Queens, New York – died January 21, 2004) was a staple of Chicago children's television in the 1960s and 1970s on WGN-TV.
Ray Rayner (born Raymond M. Rahner on July 23, 1919, Queens, New York – died January 21, 2004) was a staple of Chicago children's television in the 1960s and 1970s on WGN-TV.
Reba Z. Whittle
First Lieutenant Reba Zitella Whittle was a member of the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She became the only American military female prisoner of war in the European Theater...
First Lieutenant Reba Zitella Whittle was a member of the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She became the only American military female prisoner of war in the European Theater...
Richard A. Stratton
Lieutenant Commander Richard Allen "Dick" Stratton (born October 14, 1931) was a United States Navy pilot who was shot down over North Vietnam in January 1967 and detained as a prisoner of war.
Lieutenant Commander Richard Allen "Dick" Stratton (born October 14, 1931) was a United States Navy pilot who was shot down over North Vietnam in January 1967 and detained as a prisoner of war.
Richard Fecteau
Richard Fecteau (1927 - ) of Lynn, Massachusetts was captured by the Chinese during the CIA-sponsored flight over China during the Korean War.
Richard Fecteau (1927 - ) of Lynn, Massachusetts was captured by the Chinese during the CIA-sponsored flight over China during the Korean War.
Richard G. Desautels
Sergeant Richard G. Desautels was a United States Army corporal who was captured on December 1, 1950 at Sonchu by communist forces and not returned by North Korea at the end of the fighting of ...
Sergeant Richard G. Desautels was a United States Army corporal who was captured on December 1, 1950 at Sonchu by communist forces and not returned by North Korea at the end of the fighting of ...
Richard Keech
Richard Eugene Keech (born 1919) is an American veteran of World War II who was convicted of murdering his estranged son-in-law, Nicholas Candy, who was in a messy divorce and child custody disp...
Richard Eugene Keech (born 1919) is an American veteran of World War II who was convicted of murdering his estranged son-in-law, Nicholas Candy, who was in a messy divorce and child custody disp...
Richmond P. Hobson
Richmond Pearson Hobson (August 17, 1870 – March 16, 1937) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served from 1907-1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Richmond Pearson Hobson (August 17, 1870 – March 16, 1937) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served from 1907-1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Robert M. Polich, Sr.
Robert M. Polich is a former United States Army Air Corp pilot and a recipient of the United States military's decoration—the Distinguished Flying Cross—for his actions in World War II.
Robert M. Polich is a former United States Army Air Corp pilot and a recipient of the United States military's decoration—the Distinguished Flying Cross—for his actions in World War II.
Robert O. Bowen
Robert Owen Bowen (born May 7, 1920 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; died June 9, 2003) was a contemporary American novelist and essayist.
Robert Owen Bowen (born May 7, 1920 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; died June 9, 2003) was a contemporary American novelist and essayist.
Robert P. Taylor
Chaplain Robert Preston Taylor, USAF was an American military officer who served as the 3rd Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Chaplain Robert Preston Taylor, USAF was an American military officer who served as the 3rd Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Robert V. R. Bassett
Robert V. R. Bassett was a World War II veteran and prisoner of war who served as Professor of Naval Science at Duke University and the University of New Mexico.
Robert V. R. Bassett was a World War II veteran and prisoner of war who served as Professor of Naval Science at Duke University and the University of New Mexico.
Robert Young (Hawaii)
Robert Young was a Hawaiian chief and the son of John Young, the British advisor of Kamehameha the Great.
Robert Young was a Hawaiian chief and the son of John Young, the British advisor of Kamehameha the Great.
Ron Young (US Army officer)
Ronald D. Young Jr. (born in 1977) was a former POW in the 2003 Gulf military action against Iraq who later became a contestant in the reality show The Amazing Race 7.
Ronald D. Young Jr. (born in 1977) was a former POW in the 2003 Gulf military action against Iraq who later became a contestant in the reality show The Amazing Race 7.
Sam Johnson
Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson is an American politician and a retired career U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson is an American politician and a retired career U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
Samuel Grashio
Samuel C. Grashio (died 1999) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot who was captured by the Japanese in World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and participated in the only successf...
Samuel C. Grashio (died 1999) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot who was captured by the Japanese in World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and participated in the only successf...
Samuel H. Starr
Samuel Henry Starr (July 31, 1810–November 23, 1891) was a career United States Army Officer, regimental commander and prisoner of war.
Samuel Henry Starr (July 31, 1810–November 23, 1891) was a career United States Army Officer, regimental commander and prisoner of war.
Samuel L. Howard
Samuel Lutz Howard (March 8, 1891 – October 12, 1960) was a United States Marine Corps general who served with distinction in the Marine Corps for thirty-eight years.
Samuel Lutz Howard (March 8, 1891 – October 12, 1960) was a United States Marine Corps general who served with distinction in the Marine Corps for thirty-eight years.
Samuel Reeves Keesler
Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr.(April 11, 1896 - October 9, 1918) was a member of the United States Army Air Service in World War I posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry.
Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr.(April 11, 1896 - October 9, 1918) was a member of the United States Army Air Service in World War I posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry.
Shoshana Johnson
Shoshana Nyree Johnson is a Panamanian-born former United States soldier, and was the first black female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
Shoshana Nyree Johnson is a Panamanian-born former United States soldier, and was the first black female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
Solon Borland
Solon Borland (September 21, 1808 – January 1, 1864) was a newspaperman, soldier, diplomat, Democratic United States Senator from the State of Arkansas and a Confederate officer during the...
Solon Borland (September 21, 1808 – January 1, 1864) was a newspaperman, soldier, diplomat, Democratic United States Senator from the State of Arkansas and a Confederate officer during the...
Thomas James Churchill
Thomas James Churchill (March 10, 1824 May 14, 1905) was a Confederate major general during the American Civil War and the 13th Governor of the state of Arkansas.
Thomas James Churchill (March 10, 1824 May 14, 1905) was a Confederate major general during the American Civil War and the 13th Governor of the state of Arkansas.
Thomas Lowell Tucker
Thomas Lowell Tucker from Madras, Oregon, was a Private First Class of the U.S. Army tortured, killed, and mutilated by Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Thomas Lowell Tucker from Madras, Oregon, was a Private First Class of the U.S. Army tortured, killed, and mutilated by Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Tibor Rubin
Tibor "Ted" Rubin is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the United States in 1948 and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War by President George W. Bush ...
Tibor "Ted" Rubin is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the United States in 1948 and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War by President George W. Bush ...
Tom Greenway
Tom Greenway (June 5, 1909–February 8, 1985) was an American character actor of film and television, whose career, primarily in television westerns, extended from 1949 to 1965.
Tom Greenway (June 5, 1909–February 8, 1985) was an American character actor of film and television, whose career, primarily in television westerns, extended from 1949 to 1965.
Walter Frederick Morrison
Walter Fredrick "Fred" Morrison (January 23, 1920 – February 9, 2010) was an American inventor and entrepreneur, best known as the inventor of the Frisbee.
Walter Fredrick "Fred" Morrison (January 23, 1920 – February 9, 2010) was an American inventor and entrepreneur, best known as the inventor of the Frisbee.
Wayne R. Grisham
Wayne Richard Grisham (January 10, 1923 January 19, 2011) was a U.S. Representative from California.
Wayne Richard Grisham (January 10, 1923 January 19, 2011) was a U.S. Representative from California.
Wilburn Snyder
Wilburn L. Snyder (January 23, 1923 – May 13, 2008) was a Baptist pastor in Houston, Texas, and a survivor of the Bataan Death March and internment in the Philippine Islands during World War II.
Wilburn L. Snyder (January 23, 1923 – May 13, 2008) was a Baptist pastor in Houston, Texas, and a survivor of the Bataan Death March and internment in the Philippine Islands during World War II.
William Bainbridge
William Bainbridge (May 7, 1774 – July 27, 1833) was a Commodore in the United States Navy, notable for his victory over HMS Java during the War of 1812.
William Bainbridge (May 7, 1774 – July 27, 1833) was a Commodore in the United States Navy, notable for his victory over HMS Java during the War of 1812.
William G. Thrash
William Gay Thrash was a retired United States Marine Corps three-star general and highly decorated Naval Aviator.
William Gay Thrash was a retired United States Marine Corps three-star general and highly decorated Naval Aviator.
William Pickles (American Revolution)
William Pickles (d. September 9, 1783) was an officer of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
William Pickles (d. September 9, 1783) was an officer of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott was a United States Army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig Party in 1852.
Winfield Scott was a United States Army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig Party in 1852.