Lynn Beens was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 21, 1972 and was held until his release on March 29, 1973.
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Lynn
Richard
Beens
POW (RVN)
July 31, 1946
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1972 – March 1973
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 Lynn Richard Beens, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 1972 to March 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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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 21, 1972 – March 29, 1973
Captain Lynn Richard Beens, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 21, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Air ForceRank:
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3215th Bombardment SquadronAction Date:
December 20, 1972
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 Lynn Richard Beens, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52G Navigator with the 325th Bombardment Squadron, in action against the enemy near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 20 December 1972. On that date, Captain Beens flew in the lead aircraft of a strike force directed to attack a vital military target defended by a most prolific air defense system. Captain Beens displayed superb airmanship and courage while accomplishing the critical precise navigation and timing control required to insure the outstanding results obtained, even though his aircraft was lost as the result of hostile fire. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Beens reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.