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Michelle
L.
Smith
Civilian POW (RVN) Escapee

An American Civilian, Michelle L. Smith and Linda Smith were captured in South Vietnam on March 10, 1975, and held as Prisoners of War until both of them successfully escaped to Saigon on March 27, 1975.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    March 10, 1975 – March 27, 1975

    Michelle L. Smith, a United States Civilian, was captured in South Vietnam on March 10, 1975, and held as a Prisoner of War until her successful escape from captivity on March 27, 1975.
    (NOTE: As a civilian she is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)