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David
William
Eberly
POW (Gulf War)
1947

–

In 2002 David Eberly published a book entitled “Faith Beyond Belief” in which he details his service and captivity during Operation Desert Storm.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David William Eberly, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Persian Gulf)

    Action Date:

    January 22, 1991 – March 6, 1991

    Colonel David William Eberly, United States Air Force, F-15E aircraft was shot down in his F-15E Aircraft over Iraq on 19 January 1991. He evaded the enemy for three days until his was captured on 22 January, and was subsequently held by the Iraqis as a Prisoner of War until his release on 6 March 1991.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David William Eberly, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David William Eberly, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.