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Hal
K.
Wilson
III
POW (RVN)
1938-11-06

–

Born:

Hamburg

, 

New York

Home:

Hamburg

, 

New York

Hal Wilson was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 19, 1972, and was held until his release on March 29, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1972 – March 29, 1973

    Major Hal K. Wilson, III (AFSN: 3151255/ASN: 51442118), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 19, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1972

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Hal K. Wilson, III (AFSN: 3151255/ASN: 51442118), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Aircraft Commander near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 19 December 1972. On that date, Captain Wilson participated in a high priority bombing mission against a vital military target in a heavily defended area of North Vietnam. Despite the intensity of defensive reaction and extreme hazards posed by numerous surface-to-air missiles and hostile interceptors, Captain Wilson displayed a courageous willingness to place the mission above his personal safety in directing his aircraft to a successful release of his ordnance on the assigned target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Wilson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    December 1972 – March 1973

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Major Hal K. Wilson, III (AFSN: 3151255/ASN: 51442118), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious service while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 1972 to March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.