Everett Alvarez Jr.
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Everett Alvarez Jr. (born December 23, 1937) is a retired United States Navy officer who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in U.S. military history. Alvarez was the first U.S. pilot to be shot down and detained during the Vietnam War and spent over eight years in captivity, making him the second longest-held U.S. POW, after U.S. Army Colonel Floyd James Thompson.
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Everett Alvarez Jr. | |
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Born | (1937-12-23) December 23, 1937 (age 86) Salinas, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1960–1980 |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Other work | Deputy Director, Peace Corps Deputy Director, Veterans Administration Founder Alvarez LLC |
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