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Richard
Spaulding
Civilian POW (RVN)

Richard Spaulding was an employee of Pacific Architects & Engineers, a Government contractor working in Phu Bai when he was taken prisoner on February 1, 1968 during the Tet Offensive. He was held 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

    Richard Spaulding, 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.)