Lewis Shattuck was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on July 11, 1966, and was held until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Lewis
Wiley
Shattuck
POW (RVN)
July 25, 1932
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
354th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
April 26, 1966
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot with the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Yen Bay, North Vietnam, on 26 April 1966. On that date, Captain Shattuck was a member of a daring night low level raid against the heavily defended crucial Yen Bay Arsenal. Using radar navigation and bombing techniques, Captain Shattuck braved withering hostile defensive fire and treacherous mountains alone to penetrate to this stronghold of hostile military might and deliver his ordnance with devastating effect. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Shattuck reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 11, 1966 – February 12, 1973
Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 11, 1966 until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 1966 – September 1970
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 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 1966 to September 1970. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
354th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
June 29, 1966
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot with the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 29 June 1966. On that date, Captain Shattuck was a member of a flight assigned to destroy the heavily defended Hanoi petroleum products storage facility. Despite encountering defensive fire of intensity unparalleled in this conflict, Captain Shattuck fearlessly pressed his attack, placing his ordnance precisely on his assigned target. The resulting fireball contributed to the ensuing firestorm that totally destroyed the complex, crippling Hanoi’s petroleum fed industries and transportation system. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Shattuck reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
January 1967 – September 1972
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 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement as a Prisoner of War while engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in North Vietnam during the period January 1967 to September 1972. In an atmosphere of enemy harassment and brutal treatment, he continued to establish and maintain communications through unusual and ingenious methods, which resulted in American and Allied prisoners presenting a posture of increased resistance to the enemy’s wishes, and, at the same time, improving prisoner morale. By his heroic endeavors and devotion to duty under adverse conditions of his environment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 1, 1968 – July 15, 1969
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 1 June 1968 to 15 July 1969. The North Vietnamese and interrogators and guards kept constant pressure on this officer through harassment, intimidation, and cruelties from which they hoped to gain information and cooperative participation in their propaganda exercises. This individual heroically resisted their treatment in a manner which served as an inspiration to others in the camp and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
354th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
July 11, 1966
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot with the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Vu Chau, North Vietnam, on 11 July 1966. On that date, Captain Shattuck was leading a flight of four fighter-bombers launched as part of a coordinated interdiction effort against North Vietnam’s arterial northeast rail line to Communist China. Navigating unerringly in mountainous terrain beneath a broken cloud deck, Captain Shattuck encountered intense anti-aircraft fire as he neared his pull-up point. Despite this fire and heavy radar controlled anti-aircraft fire that tracked him throughout his delivery maneuver, Captain Shattuck fearlessly pressed his attack, achieving major damage to his target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Shattuck reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 1966
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 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Wiley Shattuck (AFSN: 19461261), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during July 1966, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Shattuck 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.