David Devers was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on August 13, 1966 and was held until his death in captivity on or about September 30, 1966. He and fellow prisoner John H. O’Neill were reportedly dragged from village to village in a public display by the Viet Cong and then executed forty days after their capture. His remains were recovered and returned on January 9, 1970.
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David
Ronald
Devers
POW (RVN) KIA
October 9, 1940
–
September 30, 1966
Cemetery:
Live Oak Cemetery
Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
CaptainDivision:
Military Assistance Command, VietnamAction Date:
August 13, 1966
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Captain David Ronald Devers (ASN: 15598130), United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Advisory Team 3, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Advisors, in the Republic of Vietnam, on or about 13 August 1966. His loyalty, diligence and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
August 13, 1966 – September 30, 1966
Captain David Ronald Devers (ASN: 15598130), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from August 13, 1966 until his death in captivity on or about September 30, 1966. [Note: There is no evidence the POW Medal was actually authorized or awarded, despite his obvious captivity, nor is he listed by D.P.M.O. with other Vietnam War personnel.]