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Robert
Anson
Civilian POW (RVN)

Robert Anson was a combat correspondent and, at age 24 was and the youngest reporter in Indochina. He was captured in Cambodia on August 3, 1970, and held until his release twenty days later.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Cambodia)

    Action Date:

    August 3, 1970 – August 23, 1970

    Robert Anson, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Cambodia from August 3, 1970 until his release on August 23, 1970.
    (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.)