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Navy Federal Credit Union
Bennie
Lee
Dexter
POW (RVN) MIA
July 18, 1944

–

May 9, 1966

Cemetery:

Deschutes Memorial Gardens (Memorial Marker)

Bennie Dexter was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on May 9, 1966 and was held until his death in captivity. His remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    May 9, 1966 – FOD

    Technical Sergeant Bennie Lee Dexter (AFSN: 0-19781299), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from May 9, 1966 until his death in captivity.