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Thomas
R.
Scales
Civilian POW (RVN)

Thomas R. Scales and Robert W. Monahan, both U.S. civilians, were traveling by jeep several miles southeast of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province when they were
stopped and captured by the Viet Cong on May 27, 1966. They were held in captivity until their release on January 1, 1967.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    May 27, 1966 – January 1, 1967

    Thomas R. Scales, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from May 27, 1966 until his release on January 1, 1967.
    (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.)