The first U.S. soldier to earn the Medal of Honor as a POW
In short: Captain Humbert Roque Versace didn't just survive a Vietnamese POW camp; he became a constant thorn in his captors' side. Discover how his defiant conduct led to a historic military distinction.
Captain Humbert Roque Versace is described as "the bravest man you’ve never heard of." During his two-year captivity in a Vietnamese POW camp, he consistently challenged his captors, making his life difficult for them through persistent defiance.
His actions were so significant that he became the first person in the U.S. Army to receive the Medal of Honor specifically for his conduct while held as a prisoner of war.
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