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James Bond "Jim" Stockdale (December 23, 1923 – July 5, 2005) was a United States Navy vice admiral and aviator who was awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, during which he was a prisoner of war for over seven years. Stockdale was the most senior naval officer held captive in Hanoi, North Vietnam.
Jul 5, 2005 · February 15, 1973: Eldest son James Stockdale and family greet Navy pilot and then-Captain James B. Stockdale, after Stockdale’s release as an American POW for seven and a half years, at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego.
Aug 5, 2021 · On September 9, 1965, at the age of 40, Stockdale, who was the Commanding Officer, VF51 and Carrier Air Group Commander (CAG-16), was catapulted from the deck of the USS Oriskany for what would be the final mission. While returning from the target area, his A-4 Skyhawk was hit by anti-aircraft fire.
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral James Bond Stockdale was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Vietnam War. The newly renovated Medal of Honor Museum opens to the public on May 25! Find our more about the grand opening events.
Mar 2, 2020 · Navy Vice Adm. James B. Stockdale spent nearly eight years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam where he became a symbol of resistance, providing leadership, inspiration and hope to his fellow...
Mar 10, 2017 · In September 1969, then-Capt. James B. Stockdale had just been caught in his third attempt to organize his fellow prisoners of war in resistance against their Viet Cong captors.
Jul 6, 2005 · Vice Adm. James B. Stockdale, a highly decorated Navy pilot who inspired fellow prisoners of war in North Vietnam and later ran for vice president as H. Ross Perot's running mate in 1992,...
