Posted on Jan 11, 2019
Navy pilot escaped from Vietnam prison camp (IGaS 1/30/67, 1 of 3)
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LT Dieter Dengler on I've Got a Secret. Watch Little Dieter needs to fly, it is on YouTube for more information on LT Dengler. Amazing story.
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POW/MIA
Vietnam War
Pilot
Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape (SERE) - ECAC (Air Force)
POW/MIA Vietnam War Pilot Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape (SERE) - ECAC (Air Force)
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LTC (Join to see) hadn't heard of this POW/MIA incident involving LT Dengler until you shared it. Kudos! Amazing story of perseverance while captured by the enemy! He remembered his Code of Conduct well during captivity:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/united-states-military-code-of-conduct-3354185
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/united-states-military-code-of-conduct-3354185
What US Military Personnel Must Do If The Become A POW
The Code of Conduct (CoC) is the legal guide for the behavior of military members who are captured by hostile forces and become POWs.
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I remember reading about this escape! I had just graduated or about to Graduate from High school! I think it took place just before before I joined the Navy or mayby right after?
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CWO3 Dennis M.
PO3 Bob McCord - You are the first person to have asked this question of me....and Yes, I did wonder how I would handle captivity in the hands of the Cong! I always felt death would be better than torture for years on end! I have great respect for POW's and none for the North Vietnamese!! And since I was an E-5 Top Secret Crypto Tech, the thought crossed my mind many times!
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