John Anderson was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 27, 1972 and was held until his release on February 12, 1973.
Sponsored by:
John
Wesley
Anderson
POW (RVN)
October 1, 1946
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 27, 1972 – February 12, 1973
Captain John Wesley Anderson, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 27, 1972 until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1972 – March 1973
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain John Wesley Anderson, United States Air Force, for meritorious service while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam during the period December 1972 to March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
4th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
November 18, 1972
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain John Wesley Anderson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, over North Vietnam on 18 November 1972. On that date, Captain Anderson, despite adverse weather conditions and extreme fatigue induced by the extraordinary length of time orbiting over heavily defended enemy territory, was able to effectively protect the search and rescue forces from enemy airborne attack. His unselfish efforts were highly instrumental in the successful recovery of two downed aircrew members. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Anderson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.