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Communications Technician First Class Don Earl Bailey, United States Navy, was captured when the U.S.S. PUEBLO (AGER-2) was boarded by North Korean forces in International Waters on 23 January 1968, and was held as a Prisoner of War in North Korea until his release on 23 December 1968.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Communications Technician First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    January 23, 1968 – December 23, 1968

    Communications Technician First Class Don E. Bailey, United States Navy, was captured when the U.S.S. PUEBLO (AGER-2) was boarded by North Korean forces in International Waters on 23 January 1968, and was held as a Prisoner of War in North Korea until his release on 23 December 1968.