Navy (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Everett Alvarez, Jr. Personal Awards: Silver Stars (Vietnam), Legion of Merit w/V, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Stars w/V, Air Medals, Purple Hearts, Prisoner of War Medal Using determination, courage, resourcefulness, and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. By his heroic stand against his captors, he effectively resisted the efforts of the North Vietnamese in spite of the hostile environment eventually compelling them to abandon their employment of harsh treatment. During the period 22 October to 31 October 1966, Lieutenant Commander Alcorn's captors, completely ignoring international agreements, subjected him to extremely cruelty in an attempt to obtain military information and false confessions for propaganda purposes. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Alcorn (5965359), Lieutenant Commander, U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star Medal to Wendell R.

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