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Eugene
A.
Weaver
Civilian POW (RVN)
March 7, 1923

–

June 30, 2005

Eugene Weaver was a World War II B-17 bomber pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces, serving in Europe. He entered Federal service (CIA) in 1949 and was serving as a civilian advisor to MACV when he was captured in Hue on January 31, 1968. He was held in captivity until his release on March 16, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    January 31, 1968 – March 16, 1973

    Eugene A. Weaver, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 31, 1968 until his release on March 16, 1973.
    (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.)