Floyd James Thompson

Floyd James Thompson

Floyd James "Jim" Thompson (July 8, 1933 - July 16, 2002) was the longest held prisoner of war in United States history, spending nearly nine years in captivity in Vietnam.

Read more about Floyd James Thompson:  Early Life, Military Career, Later Years and Death, Military Decorations

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