Vietnam War POWs Tell Their Stories
Three former Vietnam War POWs appeared before a gathering of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen to talk about their ordeal a half-century ago.… read more
Three former Vietnam War POWs appeared before a gathering of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen to talk about their ordeal a half-century ago. The last of the American POWs returned from Vietnam to the United States in 1973. The Annapolis, Maryland, academy hosted this event. close
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Everett Alvarez Jr. Prisoner of War (Former)
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Charlie Plumb Prisoner of War (Former)
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Robert Shumaker Prisoner of War (Former)
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Alvin Townley Author
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