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Ernest C. Brace
(1931–2014) American aviator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernest Cary Brace (August 15, 1931 – December 5, 2014) was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.[5] A decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot and mustang, Brace was court-martialed in 1961 for attempting to fake his own death. He flew as a civilian contract pilot before being captured in Laos in 1965 while flying supplies for USAID. He spent almost eight years as a POW and upon his release received a Presidential pardon in light of his good conduct.
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Birth name | Ernest Cary Brace |
Nickname(s) | Ernie |
Born | (1931-08-15)August 15, 1931 Detroit, Michigan |
Died | December 5, 2014(2014-12-05) (aged 83) Klamath Falls, Oregon |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1947–1961 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross[1] Purple Heart Air Medal (with 3 stars) Distinguished Public Service Medal[1] Prisoner of War Medal[2] Navy Unit Commendation[1] National Defense Service Medal Korean Service Medal (with 2 stars) United Nations Korea Medal Korean Presidential Unit Citation[3] |
Spouse(s) | Patricia Emmons (divorced)
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Other work | Pilot, BirdAir Manager, Evergreen International Aviation Operations Lead, Sikorsky Aircraft |
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