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John Heaphy Fellowes

Vietnam-era POW hero

Died when: 77 years 162 days (929 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

John Heaphy Fellowes

John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S.Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.

He was known as "Happy Jack" because of his infectious sense of humor, which he maintained even while a POW.

He was awarded the Silver Star for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while a POW, credited with "contributed significantly toward the eventual abandonment of harsh treatment by the North Vietnamese".


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