Jerome Heeren

By zthanson, 22 February, 2023
First Name
Jerome
Last Name
Heeren
Birthdate
Hometown
Huron, South Dakota
Rank
Captain
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Close up black and white photograph of a man in a suit and tie.
PreCapture Description

Jerome Heeren joined the Air Force on active duty beginning June 1968. He was assigned to several units including: 4456 CCTS Davis Monthan AFB Arizona; 421 TFS Danang AB Vietnam; and the  335 TFS Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina. His last squadron, the 335th of Seymour Johnson, was deployed to Ubon Thailand in July 1972 . He was flying with that unit when he was shot down and captured on September 11 1972.

Post Release Image
Military officer saluting at the end of a red carpet lined with fellow officers on a tarmac.
Post Release Description

He was held until his release on March 29, 1973.

Honors, Citations, and Commendations
  • Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
  • Bronze Star
  • Prisoner of War Medal
Passed away before release
Post Release