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Richard
W.
Utecht
Civilian POW (RVN)

Richard Utecht was a maintenance officer for General Service, USAID in South Vietnam when he was captured on the road with Norman J. Brookens on February 4, 1968. He was held 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 4, 1968 – February 12, 1973

    Richard W. Utecht, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 4, 1968 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.)