James Bond Stockdale
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Service Cross Medal of Honor Purple Heart Silver Star |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 46 |
World War II - Korea - Vietnam
Prisoner of War 9 Sep 1965 - 12 Feb 1973
Medal of Honor
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Service w/2 Stars, Silver Star w/3 Stars, Legion of Merit w/Combat "V", Distinguished Flying Cross w/1 Star, Bronze Star w/Combat "V" and 1 Star, Purple Heart w/1 Star, Air Medal, Combat Action, Unit Commendation, Prisoner of War, American Campaign, World War II Victory, Occupation Service, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Sea Service Deployment w/6 Stars, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign.
Commander of Carrier Air Wing 16 when his A-4 Skyhawk was downed by enemy fire. Earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership and heroic action while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.
U. S. Naval Academy Class of 1947
Plaque Wall Map
