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Capt. E. Alan Brudno, USAF,
a 1958 graduate of NQHS, joined the U.S. Air Force with the hope that he
would one day explore Mars as a member of the Astronaut Program. On
October 18, 1965, on his 33rd mission over Vinh, North Vietnam, his F-4
Phantom jet was shot down and he became one of the longest held POWs in
America's history. He returned home in February 1973 deeply scarred by
his captivity. He was posthumously awarded two Silver Stars, the Legion
of Merit, two Bronze Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple
Hearts and many other decorations for his bravery.
His death on June 3, 1973,
the first of any released POW, was the wake-up call that not all wounds
are visible. As a result, many other POWs got the help they deserved.
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Edward Alan
Brudno
Captain, USAF
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Quincy, Massachusetts
Date of birth: Tuesday, 06/04/1940
MILITARY DATA
Service: Air Force (Regular)
Grade: 03
Rank: Captain
MOS: 1115R Pilot
Unit: 68TH TFS, 6234TH TFW, 13TH AF
Note: O2 at loss. Promoted while in POW status
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