The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 30 March 1967, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Captain Fowler resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fowler culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
March 26, 1967 – February 18, 1973
Captain Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from March 26, 1967 until his release on February 18, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
March 26, 1967 – February 18, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 26 March 1967 to 18 February 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
433d Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
March 26, 1967
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Henry Pope Fowler, Jr. (AFSN: 5899897), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4C Pilot in the 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Force, in action in North Vietnam, on 26 March 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Fowler’s flight was on a day strike/combat air patrol mission against a target area with numerous defenses. Lieutenant Fowler delivered his ordnance directly on target under withering fire from hostile forces. After all ordnance was expended the strike was engaged by hostile aircraft. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Fowler suppressed the hostile aircraft engagement subjecting himself to intense attack by numerous Surface-to-Air Missiles. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Fowler has reflected great credit upon himself and the United State Air Force.