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James Newingham was one of three civilians captured together in South Vietnam on February 8, 1969. He was held with other American prisoners until his release on February 12, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1969 – February 12, 1973

    James Alton Newingham, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 8, 1969 until his release on February 12, 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.)