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Phillip
W.
Manhard
Civilian POW (RVN)

A State Department Official, Phillip Manhard was the highest ranking civilian captured and held as a Prisoner of War during the Vietnam War. He was captured in South Vietnam on January 31, 1968 and held until his release with other American POWs 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

    Phillip W. Manhard, 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.)