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Alexander
Henderson
Civilian POW (RVN)

Alexander Henderson was a civilian working in the northern part of South Vietnam during TET ’68 when Hue came under siege. He was captured on February 1, 1968, and held as a civilian POW until his release on March 16, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 1, 1968 – March 16, 1973

    Alexander Henderson, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 1, 1968 until his release on March 16, 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.)