George Thomas Coker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Vietnam-era POW hero and Distinguished Eagle Scout
Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1943
Place of Birth: Amarillo, Texas, United States
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About George Thomas Coker
- George Thomas Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired United States Navy commander who was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
- An Eagle Scout, he is noted for his devotion to scouting. In 1966, the A-6 Intruder jet on which Coker was serving as co-pilot, bombardier, and navigator, was shot down over North Vietnam.
- He was held as a prisoner of war in the "Hanoi Hilton" and other camps for six and a half years.
- After his release, he continued to serve in the Navy until his retirement in 1986.
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