Guy, Theodore Wilson, Col

His AF Cross citation:

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Colonel Theodore Wilson Guy (AFSN: 0-1911304), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 25 January 1972 to 25 May 1972. During this period, Colonel Guy was subjected to maximum punishment and torture by Vietnamese guards to obtain a detailed confession of escape plans, policies, and orders that he had issued as the senior ranking officer in the prisoner of war camp in which he was commander, and the communications methods used by the Americans interned in the camp. He withstood this punishment and gave nothing of value to the Vietnamese while sustaining many wounds to his body. Through his extraordinary heroism and willpower in the face of the enemy, Colonel Guy reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Action Date: January 25 to May 25, 1972

Service: Air Force

Rank: Colonel

Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

Sources:
http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=99
http://www.pownetwork.org/bios/g/g065.htm
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tedguy.htm
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=734219
http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3581
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/PROJECT/YEAR_Pages/1968.htm#apr
http://www.soft-vision.com/hanoi/index1.html