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Robert H. Shumaker
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Robert Harper Shumaker (born May 11, 1933) is a retired rear admiral and naval aviator in the United States Navy. He spent eight years and one day as a prisoner of war (POW) in North Vietnam. He notably coined the term "Hanoi Hilton” for the notorious Hỏa Lò Prison.
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Nickname(s) | Bob |
Born | (1933-05-11) May 11, 1933 (age 91) New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1956–1988 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | Naval Postgraduate School |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit with "V" (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal with "V" Purple Heart (2) |
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