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Edwin
D.
Jones
Civilian POW (RVN) Escapee

Edwin Jones and fellow American civilian Henry Hudson were captured in South Vietnam on December 20, 1965. That night, as their captors were moving with them through the jungle, they were ambushed by an American unit. Both men and their Vietnamese driver successfully escaped and were recovered by the American unit.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1965 – December 21, 1965

    Mr. Edwin D. Jones, a United States Civilian, was captured in South Vietnam on December 20, 1965, and held as a Prisoner of War until his successful escape from captivity later that same night.
    (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.)