John Downey
American judge and CIA officer · United States · On the map · Lawyers · Lived 1930 to 2014 · aged 84
John Thomas Downey or Jack Downey was an American judge and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer. As a CIA operative, he was shot down over China during the Korean War and was held prisoner for over twenty years.
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About this person
While Downey was never part of the US military, the CIA described him as the longest-held prisoner of war in United States history.
Country
United States
Category
Lawyers
Type
Lawyer
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2014 · aged 84
