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Edison
Wainwright
Miller
POW (RVN)
July 6, 1931

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Edison Wainwright was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on October 13, 1967 and was held until his release on February 12, 1973.. During his captivity he appeared in North Vietnamese propaganda, and was subsequently accused by some of his fellow prisoners of collaboration with the enemy. He was excluded from NAM POWs, the post-captivity organization of Vietnam War POWs for his actions in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    October 13, 1967 – February 12, 1973

    Lieutenant Colonel Edison Wainwright Miller (MCSN: 0-63602), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from October 13, 1967 until his release on February 12, 1973.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Edison Wainwright Miller (MCSN: 0-63602), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.