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Welles
Hangen
Civilian POW (RVN) MIA

Welles Hangen was a civilian correspondent for NBC News when he, his crew, and other news media civilians were captured in Cambodia on May 31, 1970. He died while in captivity, and his remains were returned in January 1993.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Cambodia)

    Action Date:

    May 31, 1970 – June 3, 1970

    Welles Hangen, an American Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Cambodia from May 31, 1970 until his death in captivity.
    (NOTE: As a civilian he is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)