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Clodeon
Adkins
Civilian POW (RVN)
April 21, 1915

–

September 25, 1997

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Clodeon Adkins was a retired Army Major serving as a civilian Chief of Supply for an engineering company supporting the U. S. Army elements in South Vietnam when he was captured on January 31, 1968, and held with other American Prisoners of War until his release on March 5, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    January 31, 1968 – March 5, 1973

    Clodeon Adkins, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 31, 1968 until his release on March 5, 1973.
    (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.)