THE WALL OF FACES

CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Edward Storz, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Ronald Storz was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on April 28, 1965. He lapsed into a coma in April 1970 after 5 years in captivity as a Prisoner of War, and subsequently died. His remains were recovered and returned on March 6, 1974.

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Prisoner of War Medal
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Edward Storz, United States Air Force (Reserve), was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from April 28, 1965 until his death in captivity on or about April 23, 1970.
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We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LTC. Storz, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

CPT (LTC) Storz, You are remembered by all FACs. Last flight was an O-1A out of Dong Ha.

Monica was my best buddy in kindergarten and my older siblings babysat Mark and Monica. My first big sadness was that Monica's Daddy was not coming home. I was 6. The family moved, I think Virginia but childhood memories can be misremembered. I often remember this brave hero and pray that the family are well. May you rest in peace.