Photo of Medal of Honor Recipient Humbert Roque Versace

While accompanying a Civilian Irregular Defense Group patrol engaged in combat operations in Thoi Binh District, Captain Versace and his patrol came under sudden and intense fire from a heavily armed enemy battalion. As the battle raged, Captain Versace, although severely wounded in the knee and back, fought valiantly and continued to engage enemy targets. Weakened by his wounds and fatigued by the fierce firefight, he was taken prisoner by the Viet Cong. From the time he entered into Prisoner of War status he assumed command of his fellow American soldiers, scorned the enemy's exhaustive interrogation and indoctrination efforts, and made three unsuccessful attempts to escape, despite his weakened condition which was brought about by his wounds and the extreme privation and hardships he was forced to endure. During his captivity, he was segregated in an isolated cage, manacled in irons for prolonged periods, and placed on extremely reduced ration. The enemy was unable to break his will, his faith in God, and his trust in the United States of America. Captain Versace epitomized the principles of his country and the Code of Conduct. He was executed by the Viet Cong on September 26, 1965.

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