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Robert Chenoweth was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on February 8, 1968 and was held until his release on March 16, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Air Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Air Medal to Staff Sergeant Robert Preston Chenoweth (ASN: 18956756), United States Army, for meritorious achievement in aerial flight while serving with the 58th Aviation Detachment in the Republic of Vietnam in 1968. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1968 – March 16, 1973

    Staff Sergeant Robert Preston Chenoweth (ASN: 18956756), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 8, 1968 until his release on March 16, 1973.