Captain Robert C. Henry, United States Air Force, was captured by communist forces after he was shot down over North Korea on 10 August 1952, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his release on 2 September 1953, during Operation Big Switch at the end of the war.
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Robert
C.
Henry
POW (Korea)
Home:
Chicago
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Illinois
Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
13th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
3d Bombardment WingDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Korea)Action Date:
August 10, 1952 – September 2, 1953
NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954 -
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
13th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
3d Bombardment WingDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
June 22, 1952
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 619 (October 10, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert C. Henry, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 13th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Wing, FIFTH Air Force, in action over North Korea on 22 June 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.