James Edwin Ray
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Biography
James E. Ray graduated from Texas A&M University in 1964. For two years, he flew F-105 fighter bombers in the U.S. Air Force.[1] On his 11th combat mission, on May 8, 1966, Ray had to eject over North Vietnam and was immediately captured. He was decorated for his resistance to his captors and developing techniques for his fellow prisoners to resist his captors.[2][3] He was not released until February 12, 1973.[4]
Awards and decorations
| File:COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png | US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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- 1941 births
- American prisoners of war in the Vietnam War
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- Living people
- Recipients of the Air Medal
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Texas A&M University alumni