THE WALL OF FACES

I was looking through some items that I had saved and came across the bracelet that I wore as a kid with the name Maj.Earl Cobeil 11-5-67. It reminded me of the prayers I used to say hoping that he would be found alive.

Earl Glenn Cobeil

Air Force Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pride in presenting the Air Force Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Earl Glenn Cobeil (AFSN: 0-61453A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 5 November 1970 (1967) until his death while still in captivity on or about 5 November 1970. During this period, Lieutenant Colonel Cobeil demonstrated his extremely strong personal fortitude and maximum persistence in the face of severe enemy harassment and torture, suffering critical injuries and wounds. Through his extraordinary heroism and willpower, in the face of the enemy, Lieutenant Colonel Cobeil reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Earl Glenn Cobeil

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
Battalion: 333d Tactical Fighter Squadron
Division: Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand
GENERAL ORDERS:
7th Air Force, Special Order G-227 (January 19, 1968)
CITATION:
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 Captain Earl Glenn Cobeil (AFSN: 0-61453A), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 333d Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Phuc Yen, Republic of Vietnam, on 5 November 1967. On that date, Captain Cobeil was the Electronic Warfare Officer of an F-105F fighter bomber as part of a flight force directed to attack a vital airfield of hostile forces. In spite of severe battle damage to his aircraft he elected to remain in the target area to deliver his ordnance against a surface-to-air missile site which threatened the egressing main strike force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Cobeil has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Earl Glenn Cobeil

Prisoner of War Medal
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
Captain Earl Glenn Cobeil (AFSN: 0-61453A), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from November 5, 1967 until his death in captivity on or about November 5, 1970.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Personnel Profile for former POW Lt Col Earl Glenn Cobeil, USAF, is available at this link on the DPAA website:

https://dpaa.secure.force.com/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000000y1gPcEAI