SettingsVietnam War prisoners of war
Archie E. Mitchell
The Reverend Archie Emerson Mitchell (born May 1, 1918) was a minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
The Reverend Archie Emerson Mitchell (born May 1, 1918) was a minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Bud Day
George Everette "Bud" Day (born February 24, 1925) is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War, to include five years and seven months as a Prisoner o...
George Everette "Bud" Day (born February 24, 1925) is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War, to include five years and seven months as a Prisoner o...
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.
Charles Shelton
Charles Shelton was a United States Air Force officer who was shot down during the Vietnam War over Laos during a reconnaissance mission in 1964.
Charles Shelton was a United States Air Force officer who was shot down during the Vietnam War over Laos during a reconnaissance mission in 1964.
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 Cook (Medal of Honor)
Donald Gilbert Cook (August 9, 1934 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps officer and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Donald Gilbert Cook (August 9, 1934 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps officer and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Doug Hegdahl
Seaman Apprentice (E-2) Douglas B. Hegdahl is a former United States Navy sailor who was a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
Seaman Apprentice (E-2) Douglas B. Hegdahl is a former United States Navy sailor who was a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
Duane W. Martin
Duane Whitney Martin (January 2, 1940 – July 3, 1966) was an American Air Force officer and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Duane Whitney Martin (January 2, 1940 – July 3, 1966) was an American Air Force officer and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
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 C. Brace
Ernest C. Brace was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam.
Ernest C. Brace was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam.
Eugene DeBruin
Eugene Henry DeBruin (born April 1, 1933, likely died circa 1968) was a US Air Force staff sergeant, and a member of Air America serving in Laos during the Second Indochina War.
Eugene Henry DeBruin (born April 1, 1933, likely died circa 1968) was a US Air Force staff sergeant, and a member of Air America serving in Laos during the Second Indochina War.
Evelyn Grubb
Evelyn Grubb was the wife of an American Vietnam War Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war, she was also a co-founder and then later served as the national coordinator of the National Lea...
Evelyn Grubb was the wife of an American Vietnam War Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war, she was also a co-founder and then later served as the national coordinator of the National Lea...
Everett Alvarez, Jr.
Everett Alvarez Jr. (b. 1937, Salinas, California) was a Navy Commander who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in American history.
Everett Alvarez Jr. (b. 1937, Salinas, California) was a Navy Commander who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in American history.
Floyd James Thompson
Floyd James "Jim" Thompson (July 8, 1933 - July 16, 2002) was the longest held prisoner of war in United States history, spending nearly nine years in captivity in Vietnam.
Floyd James "Jim" Thompson (July 8, 1933 - July 16, 2002) was the longest held prisoner of war in United States history, spending nearly nine years in captivity in Vietnam.
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 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...
Guy Gruters
Guy Dennis Gruters was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his five year survival as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton.
Guy Dennis Gruters was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his five year survival as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton.
Humbert Roque Versace
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
James Edwin Ray
James Edwin Ray (born August 25, 1941) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
James Edwin Ray (born August 25, 1941) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
James H. Kasler
Colonel James H. Kasler is to date the only person to be awarded the Air Force Cross three times.
Colonel James H. Kasler is to date the only person to be awarded the Air Force Cross three times.
James N. Rowe
James Nicholas "Nick" Rowe (February 8, 1938–April 21, 1989) was a United States Army officer and one of only thirty-four American prisoners of war to escape captivity during the Vietnam War.
James Nicholas "Nick" Rowe (February 8, 1938–April 21, 1989) was a United States Army officer and one of only thirty-four American prisoners of war to escape captivity during the Vietnam War.
James Robinson Risner
James Robinson "Robbie" Risner (born January 16, 1925) was a general officer and professional fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.
James Robinson "Robbie" Risner (born January 16, 1925) was a general officer and professional fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.
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.
Jeremiah Denton
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and a former United States Senator for the state of Alabama.
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and a former United States Senator for the state of Alabama.
Joe E. Kernan
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joe Kernan (politician)
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
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 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.
Lawrence N. Guarino
Lawrence N. "Larry" Guarino was U.S. Air Force officer and veteran of three wars.
Lawrence N. "Larry" Guarino was U.S. Air Force officer and veteran of three wars.
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.
Leroy W. Stutz
Colonel Leroy W. Stutz (born November 13, 1939) was a U.S. Air Force officer, pilot and prisoner of war for 2,284 days during the Vietnam War.
Colonel Leroy W. Stutz (born November 13, 1939) was a U.S. Air Force officer, pilot and prisoner of war for 2,284 days during the Vietnam War.
National League of Families
The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is concerned with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.
The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is concerned with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.
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.
Orson Swindle
Orson Swindle (born March 8, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia), a decorated Vietnam War prisoner of war, was a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States from December 18, 199...
Orson Swindle (born March 8, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia), a decorated Vietnam War prisoner of war, was a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States from December 18, 199...
Paul Galanti
Paul Edward Galanti was an American Prisoner of War (1966–1973) during the Vietnam war, a member of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and the 2nd Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veter...
Paul Edward Galanti was an American Prisoner of War (1966–1973) during the Vietnam war, a member of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and the 2nd Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veter...
Pete Peterson
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Pisidhi Indradat
Pisidhi Indradat is a Thai civilian who worked as a "kicker" with Air America during the Vietnam War.
Pisidhi Indradat is a Thai civilian who worked as a "kicker" with Air America during the Vietnam War.
POW/MIA flag
The POW/MIA flag is an American flag designed as a symbol of citizen concern about United States military personnel taken as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action.
The POW/MIA flag is an American flag designed as a symbol of citizen concern about United States military personnel taken as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action.
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.
Sybil Stockdale
Sybil Stockdale was the wife of Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale.
Sybil Stockdale was the wife of Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale.
Vietnam War POW/MIA issue
The Vietnam War POW/MIA issue concerns the fate of United States servicemen who were reported as missing in action during the Vietnam War and associated theaters of operation in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnam War POW/MIA issue concerns the fate of United States servicemen who were reported as missing in action during the Vietnam War and associated theaters of operation in Southeast Asia.
William D. Port
William D. Port (October 13, or October 31, 1941 – November 27, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor...
William D. Port (October 13, or October 31, 1941 – November 27, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor...
William P. Lawrence
William Porter Lawrence, United States Navy, was a decorated Naval Aviator who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1978-1981.
William Porter Lawrence, United States Navy, was a decorated Naval Aviator who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1978-1981.