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Homer Elm retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years of Service as a Fire and Rescue Specialist, and later worked for various United States Government contractors overseas. As a civilian he was captured in South Vietnam on October 6, 1973 and held until his release on December 19, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1973 – December 19, 1973

    Homer Lee Elm, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from October 6, 1973 until his release on December 19, 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.)