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Doug Hegdahl

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US navy sailor

United StatesBorn 1946 · age 80
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Douglas Brent Hegdahl is a former United States Navy petty officer second class (E-5) who was held as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. After an early release, he was able to provide the names and personal information of about 256 fellow POWs, as well as reveal the conditions of the prisoner-of-war camp.

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Awards 9

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Prisoner of War Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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Robert MuellerAlso won Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationJames L. JonesAlso won Gallantry CrossPeter PaceAlso won Vietnam Campaign MedalRodney FrelinghuysenAlso won Vietnam Service MedalMichael P. MurphyAlso won Combat Action RibbonJoseph F. Dunford, Jr.Also won National Defense Service Medal

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United States
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Dates
Born 1946 · age 80
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