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Marjorie
Nelson
Civilian POW (RVN)

Marjorie Nelson was a civilian physician serving in South Vietnam when she was taken prisoner on February 5, 1968, and held until her release on March 31, 1968.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 5, 1968 – March 31, 1968

    Marjorie Nelson, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from February 5, 1968 until her release on March 31, 1968.
    (NOTE: As a civilian she is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)