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04/25/2013

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Sgt Maynard H. Smith

1st to earn the Medal of Honor
Definition
1 May 1943

Hit by enemy fire
extinguished fire
Term
TSgt Forrest L. Vosler

Medal of Honor
Definition
20 Dec 1943
Bremen Germany
Volunteered thrown overboard
Saved Tailgunner from Certain Death
Term
SSgt Archibald Mathies
Earned Medal of Honor Postumously
Definition
20 Feb 1944
8AF Engineer
Flew plane - killed
Term
SSgt Henry E. Erwin

Medal of Honor
Definition
12 Apr 1945
Action over Japan
Threw burning bomb overboard.
Term
A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
Earned Medal of Honor Postumously
Definition
11Apr 1966
Vietnam - AF Helicopter
Pararescue - Saved 9 solder
Earned AF Cross.
Term
A1C John L. Levitow

Lowest ranking Airman to
earn the Medal of Honor
Definition
24 Feb 1969
AC-47 loadmaster
magnesium flare overboard
Term
POW

Article 1
Definition
I am an american fighting in the forces that guard my country and our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Term
POW

Article II
Definition
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Term
POW

Article III
Definition
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither paraole nor special favors from the enemy.
Term
POW

Article IV
Definition
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Term
POW

Article V
Definition
Should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and it's allies.
Term
POW

Article VI
Definition
I will never forget that I am an american fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Term
POW
Which article within the code of conduct requires a captured airman to try to escape?
Definition
Article 3.
Term
POW
Which code of conduct article stipulates we must be prepared to give our life for the defense of our country
Definition
Article 1.
Term
POW
According to Article 5, if you are captured what information are you required to provide to the enemy?
Definition
Name, Rank, Service number, Date of Birth.
Term
POW
Which article reminds us that we are responsible for our actions during captivity?
Definition
Article 6.
Term
POW
Which article requires an individual to take command if senior in rank?
Definition
Article 4.
Term
POW
Article 2 stipulates that surrender is an option when?
Definition
Further fighting would lead to death with no significant enemy losses.
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