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Douglas
Kent
Ramsey
Civilian POW (RVN)

Douglas Ramsey was a U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer in South Vietnam. On January 17, 1966, he was driving a truck northwest of Saigon when he was captured by Viet Cong forces. He was held in captivity in Southeast Asia 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:

    January 17, 1966 – February 12, 1973

    Douglas Kent Ramsey, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 17, 1966 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.)