Dieter Dengler

[Viper]

Avevo visto anni fa un documentario sulla sua vita, ora ho visto il film con Christian Bale, anche se la ricostruzione cinematografica è in alcune parti imprecisa. Un uomo ed un soldato fuori dal comune.

the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Dieter Dengler (NSN: 0-6825142/683195), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism during an extremely daring escape from a Prisoner of War stockade in Laos, on 30 June 1966. Playing a key role in planning, preparing for, and developing an escape and evasion operation involving several fellow prisoners and himself, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dengler, keenly aware of the hazardous nature of the escape attempt, boldly initiated the operation and contributed in large measure to its success. When an unplanned situation developed while the escape operation was being executed, he reacted with the highest degree of valor and gallantry. Through his courageous and inspiring fighting spirit, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dengler upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (At the time of his capture, Dieter Dengler was assigned to Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER.)
General Orders: Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals
Action Date: June 30 - July 20, 1966
Service: Naval Reserve
Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Division: Prisoner of War (Laos)
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