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Navy Federal Credit Union
Lloyd
Oppel
Civilian POW (RVN)

Home:

Port Albert, British Columbia

, 

Canada

Loyd Opel was a missionary with the Christian Missions of Many Lands, serving in Laos, when he was captured on October 28, 1972 with others from his mission. He was held in captivity until his release on March 28, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    Canadian Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Laos)

    Action Date:

    October 28, 1972 – March 28, 1973

    Lloyd Oppel, a Canadian Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Laos from October 28, 1972 until his release on March 28, 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.)