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Casualty Info
Home Town Chicago
Last Address Oaklyn, NJ
Casualty Date May 18, 1968
Cause MIA-Died in Captivity
Reason Air Loss, Crash - Land
Location Vietnam, North (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
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Other Memories Vincent D. Monroe was maintained in Prisoner of War status until January 10, 1978, at which time his status was changed to Presumed Killed in Action. Later that year, a delegation led by Congressman "Sonny" Montgomery visited Hanoi and was given the remains of Vincent D. Monroe. Monroe was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
During the period they were maintained as Prisoner of War, Charlie N. James and Vincent D. Monroe were promoted to the rank of Captain.