Eugene McDaniel
Eugene McDaniel | |
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Captain Eugene "Red" McDaniel | |
| Birth name | Eugene Barker McDaniel |
| Nickname(s) | Red (for his hair color) |
| Born | September 27, 1931 Kinston, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955 – 1982 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 0-1319 / 4751406 |
| Unit | VA-35 on USS Enterprise (CVN-65) |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War Cold War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) DFC Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Howard |
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Eugene Barker McDaniel (born 27 September 1931) is a retired United States Navy captain, Naval Aviator and a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. He was released from captivity on 4 March 1973 after six years of confinement.