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He was a P-51 pilot in WWII and was credited with destroying 2 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Later he flew several types of aircraft, including U-2's in secret missions over the USSR. He was a POW in North Vietnam for 2,093 days before his release Mar 4, 1973. He retired from the Air Force Dec 31, 1978.
His 2 Silver Star citations:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Hervey Studdiford Stockman (AFSN: AO-691195/FR-50436), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F4C Aircraft Commander of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia, on 11 June 1967. On that date, Colonel Stockman successfully protected five flights of F-105 aircraft from hostile attack while they were delivering ordnance on an important military target in this dangerous and highly defended area. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Stockman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Action Date: 11-Jun-67
Service: Air Force
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Company: 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Division: DaNang Air Base, Vietnam
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Hervey Studdiford Stockman (AFSN: AO-691195/FR-50436), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 11 June 1967, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Colonel Stockman resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Action Date: 11-Jun-67
Service: Air Force
Rank: Colonel
Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)
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