suwanneetrader Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 9, 2014 As we sell Purple Hearts and other hero/POW items I think it is OK to sell this on the forum but I wanted to ask before I listed. I found it at a yard sale. Richard Here is some info on him from Military Times Hall of Valor web site: . Robert D. Jeffrey Date of birth: 23-Jul-39 Place of Birth: California, Los Angeles Home of record: Los Angeles California Status: POW Robert Jeffrey was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 20, 1965, and was held until his release on February 12, 1973. AWARDS AND CITATIONS . Silver Star See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Robert D. Jeffrey (AFSN: AD-13678537), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during June 1966, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Major Jeffrey resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Action Date: Jun-66 Service: Air Force Rank: Major Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam) . . Legion of Merit See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major Robert D. Jeffrey (AFSN: AD-13678537), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 1965 to December 1969. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Action Date: December 1965 - December 1969 Service: Air Force Rank: Major Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam) . . Prisoner of War Medal See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War Major Robert D. Jeffrey (AFSN: AD-13678537), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 20, 1965 until his release on February 12, 1973. Action Date: December 20, 1965 - February 12, 1973 Service: Air Force Rank: Major Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted August 9, 2014 No one has expressed an opinion, so I will post it with a couple of jackets later.. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted August 11, 2014 8-11 __ I posted for $10.00 in FS Misc. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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