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Daniel Niehouse was an American civilian working for the Ford Motor Company in South Vietnam when he was taken captive on November 25, 1966. The Vietnamese later reported that Niehouse died in captivity on April 12, 1967. His remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1966 – April 12, 1967

    Daniel Lee Niehouse, a United States Civilian, was captured in South Vietnam on November 25, 1966, and held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about April 12, 1967.
    (NOTE: As a civilian he is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)