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First Name
Robert
Middle Name
Norlan
Last Name
Daughtrey
Birthdate
Hometown
Eagle Pass, TX
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
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PreCapture Description
Norlan Daughtrey enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Program of the U.S. Air Force on March 26, 1954, and was commissioned a 2d Lt and awarded his pilot wings on June 30, 1955. Daughtrey flew fighters with the Air Force until July 1958, when he left active duty and went into the Texas Air National Guard. He transferred to the New Mexico Air National Guard in May 1959, and then returned to Active duty on November 20, 1963, and was assigned to the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at McConnell AFB, Kansas. Captain Daughtrey served with the 563rd from November 1963 to June 1965. He began flying combat missions with the 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kadena AB, Okinawa, in July 1965, and he was shot down over North Vietnam while flying his 16th combat mission on August 2, 1965.
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Post Release Description
Major Daughtrey was released during “Operation Homecoming “ on February 12, 1973. He then received an Air Force Institute of Technology assignment to the University of New Mexico before retiring from the Air Force on May 7, 1975. Colonel Daughtrey died on July 20, 2005, and was buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Honors, Citations, and Commendations
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star (2)
- Prisoner of War Medal
Passed away before release
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