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Bobby
Gene
Vinson
MIA (RVN) KIA
January 17, 1928

–

April 24, 1968

Born:

, 

Texas

Home:

Nederland

, 

Texas

Bobby Vinson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He was listed as Missing in Action following a mission in Southeast Asia while serving as an Air Force Colonel during the Vietnam War, and subsequently was declared dead.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    58th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Second Lieutenant Bobby Gene Vinson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1951 to 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 United States Air Force.