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Bobby
Joe
Keesee
Civilian POW (RVN)

Bobby Joe Keesee was a Korean War veteran turned criminal, who stole an aircraft in Thailand and was fleeing from authorities when he ran out of fuel and landed on a North Vietnamese beach on September 18, 1970. He was captured and held until his release on March 14, 1973. He is now in a Mexico prison for an assassination attempt against the President of Mexico.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    September 18, 1970 – March 14, 1973

    Bobby Joe Keesee, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 18, 1970 until his release on March 14, 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.)