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Richard Delgado was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after his helicopter was shot down in South Vietnam on January 31, 1968 and died while in captivity on that same day.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Specialist Fourth Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    January 31, 1968 – January 31, 1968

    Specialist Fourth Class Richard Falcon Delgado, United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from January 31, 1968 until his death in captivity that same day.