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Sgt Maynard H. Smith
1st to earn the Medal of Honor |
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1 May 1943
Hit by enemy fire
extinguished fire |
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TSgt Forrest L. Vosler
Medal of Honor |
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20 Dec 1943
Bremen Germany
Volunteered thrown overboard
Saved Tailgunner from Certain Death |
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SSgt Archibald Mathies
Earned Medal of Honor Postumously |
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20 Feb 1944
8AF Engineer
Flew plane - killed |
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SSgt Henry E. Erwin
Medal of Honor |
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12 Apr 1945
Action over Japan
Threw burning bomb overboard. |
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A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
Earned Medal of Honor Postumously |
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11Apr 1966
Vietnam - AF Helicopter
Pararescue - Saved 9 solder
Earned AF Cross. |
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A1C John L. Levitow
Lowest ranking Airman to
earn the Medal of Honor |
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24 Feb 1969
AC-47 loadmaster
magnesium flare overboard |
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| I am an american fighting in the forces that guard my country and our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense. |
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| I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. |
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| If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither paraole nor special favors from the enemy. |
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| If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. |
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| Should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and it's allies. |
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| I will never forget that I am an american fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. |
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POW
Which article within the code of conduct requires a captured airman to try to escape? |
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POW
Which code of conduct article stipulates we must be prepared to give our life for the defense of our country |
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POW
According to Article 5, if you are captured what information are you required to provide to the enemy? |
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| Name, Rank, Service number, Date of Birth. |
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POW
Which article reminds us that we are responsible for our actions during captivity? |
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POW
Which article requires an individual to take command if senior in rank? |
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POW
Article 2 stipulates that surrender is an option when? |
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| Further fighting would lead to death with no significant enemy losses. |
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