A summary of medals that NAM-POWs have received, from the Purple Heart up to the Medal of Honor. These brave warriors amassed an incredible record of achievement in service to our nation.
Medal of Honor-8
Air Force Cross-28
Distinguished Service Cross-6
Navy Cross-10
Defense Distinguished Service Medal-4
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal-22
Army Distinguished Service Medal-2
Navy Distinguished Service Medal-13
Silver Star-590
Defense Superior Service Medal-35
Legion of Merit-558 (About half with V’s-Navy and Marine folks)
Distinguished Flying Cross-718
Airman’s Medal-3
Navy and Marine Corps Medal-3
Soldier’s Medal-4
Bronze Star Medal-954 (Most with V’s)
Purple Heart-1,249
