(1946-09-03) September 3, 1946 (age 77) Clark, South Dakota, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1966–1970
Rank
Petty officer second class (Postal Clerk)
Battles/wars
Vietnam War (POW)
Other work
SERE instructor
Douglas Brent Hegdahl (born September 3, 1946) is a former United States Navy petty officer second class (E-5) who was held as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. After an early release, he was able to provide the names and personal information of about 256 fellow POWs, as well as reveal the conditions of the prisoner-of-war camp.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Douglas Brent Hegdahl (born September 3, 1946) is a former United States Navy petty officer second class (E-5) who was held as a prisoner of war during...
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