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Michael
Dennis
Benge
Civilian POW (RVN)
August 6, 1935

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Michael Benge, a former Marine and American Civilian serving with the United States Agency for International Development, was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 28, 1968 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 28, 1968 – March 5, 1973

    Michael Benge, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 28, 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.)