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Daniel
Henry
Hefel
POW (RVN)
May 17, 1950

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Daniel Hefel was captured following an air crash on February 5, 1970, near Hue, South Vietnam. Captain James Lyon, Pilot, was severely wounded in the crash and was killed by his Vietnamese captors the first night. Daniel Hefel and his other two comrades were interned as Prisoners of War in South Vietnam and then North Vietnam, and held until their release on March 27, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South & North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 5, 1970 – March 27, 1972

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant Daniel Henry Hefel (ASN: RA-67152439), United States Army, for meritorious service in ground operations against hostile forces: Sergeant Daniel H. Hefel distinguished himself by meritorious service while held Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia during the period 5 February 1970 to 27 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 Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 5, 1970 – March 27, 1972

    Sergeant Daniel Henry Hefel (ASN: RA-67152439), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 5, 1970 until his release on March 27, 1972.