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Ex POWs named for promotion to flag rank
Four American pilots recently released by North Vietnam have been selected for promotion to flag rank. Air Force Cols John Flynn and David Winn were named brigadier generals, while Navy Captains Jeremiah Denton and James Stockdale were chosen for rear admiral. Flynn led the POW camp as U.S. commander. Stockdale was senior Navy prisoner. Promotions were held back during captivity. Flynn and Winn were shot down in 1987 and 1968 respectively, Stockdale and Denton in 1985. The four, part of the Alcatraz gang, were released in February and March and receive ongoing medical care.
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Washington
VHI
North Vietnam
Air Force
Navy
Defense Department
John P. Flynn
Shalimar
Frs
David W. Winn
Minneapolis
Coronado
Calif
Pentagon
Flynn
Winn
U.S
Stockdale
Jerry W. Friedheim
Senate
Friedheim
Denton
Biloxi
Miss
St. Louis
Alcatraz
Hanoi
Long Beach
Truxtun
Robert §. Smith
Smith
Truxton
Annapolis
Denton and Stockdale
David Winn
James Stockdale
Jeremiah Denton Jr
John Flynn