James Edwin Ray (born August 25, 1941) was a
United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot. He was awarded the
Silver Star
The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an e ...
for his selflessness and courage in the face of great danger.
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.
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.
He was not released until February 12, 1973.
Awards and decorations
References
External links
POW Network entry
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1941 births
Vietnam War prisoners of war
United States Air Force officers
Shot-down aviators
American torture victims
Living people
Recipients of the Air Medal
Recipients of the Silver Star
Recipients of the Legion of Merit
Texas A&M University alumni