Robert H. Shumaker

Robert H. Shumaker
NicknameBob
Born (1933-05-11) May 11, 1933
New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1956–1988
RankRear Admiral
CommandsNaval Postgraduate School
ConflictsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit with "V" (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal with "V"
Purple Heart (2)

Robert Harper Shumaker (born May 11, 1933) is a retired rear admiral and naval aviator in the United States Navy. He spent eight years and one day as a prisoner of war (POW) in North Vietnam. He notably coined the term "Hanoi Hilton” for the notorious Hỏa Lò Prison.

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