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Edwin Hawley was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on February 17, 1972 and was held until his release on February 12, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    13th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 to Captain Edwin Alexander Hawley, Jr. (AFSN: 3177727), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapons Systems Officer of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    13th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1871 (1972)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Edwin Alexander Hawley, Jr. (AFSN: 3177727), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapons Systems Officer of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 17, 1972 – February 12, 1973

    Captain Edwin Alexander Hawley, Jr. (AFSN: 3177727), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from February 17, 1972 until his release on February 12, 1973.