United States Naval Aviator. Born in Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the war in Vietnam as a Douglas A-1 Skyraider pilot stationed on the aircraft carrier "USS Ranger". He was shot down during during a secret bombing mission into Laos on February 1, 1966, and was captured by Pathet Lao troops. Held as a prisoner until his escape on June 29, 1966, he spent twenty-three days on the run until he was rescued. In 2006 motion picture director and producer, Werner Herzog, released the film "Rescue Dawn", which was based on Lieutenant Dengler's story.
United States Naval Aviator. Born in Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the war in Vietnam as a Douglas A-1 Skyraider pilot stationed on the aircraft carrier "USS Ranger". He was shot down during during a secret bombing mission into Laos on February 1, 1966, and was captured by Pathet Lao troops. Held as a prisoner until his escape on June 29, 1966, he spent twenty-three days on the run until he was rescued. In 2006 motion picture director and producer, Werner Herzog, released the film "Rescue Dawn", which was based on Lieutenant Dengler's story.
Bio by: Erik Lander
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DIETER DENGLER
LT
US NAVY
VIETNAM
MAY 22, 1938 - FEB 7, 2001
NAVY CROSS
PURPLE HEART
POW
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