"The Unlikely War Hero": Doug Hegdahl's Vietnam POW Story
#VietnamWar #POWheroDoug Hegdahl, a Navy sailor from South Dakota, fell off his ship during the Vietnam War and became a POW in the Hanoi Hilton, where he pretended to be foolish but secretly gathered crucial intel. A new book highlights his heroism and resilience. read more
"Doug Hegdahl: The South Dakota Sailor Who Outsmarted Captors"
#POWhero #VietnamWarDoug Hegdahl, a Navy sailor from South Dakota, fell off his ship during the Vietnam War, becoming the youngest POW at the Hanoi Hilton. Pretending to be simple, he secretly memorized intel and POW names to help others, a heroic act detailed in a new book. read more