Pizza Party For Former Prisoners of War, Great Lakes Naval Hospital

Description

OF DEPARTMENT FILM RELEASE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) UNITED AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C. - 20301 STATES of PLEASE NOTE DATE IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 1973 OXford 7-6161. Number 23-73 Footage: 100' 16mm Color Master Room 2E 773 Time: 2:44 PIZZA PARTY FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR (Official U.S. Navy Footage Released by Department of Defense) NOTE TO EDITORS: This story was filmed February 20, 1973 at Great Lakes Naval Hosp Three former prisoners of war, along with members of their families were treated to a Pizza party by the staff of the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Illinois. The former prisoners, members of their families and hospital staff members enjoyed the Pizza after watching films of the 1971 Nebraska/Oklahoma football game. The men, among the first group of prisoners of war to be released by the North Tietnamese, are Lieutenant Commanders Richard R. Ratzlaff, David R. Wheat and Joseph C. Plumb. NOTE TO EDITORS: This story was filmed February 20, 1973 at Great Lakes Naval Hosp. SEQUENCES The film shows the former prisoners of war, members of their families and members of the hospital staff taking part in the Pizza party. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please credit Department of Defense in title or commentary. This motion film released to CBS-TV (Chicago) is for duplication and distribution to interested television and newsfilm pool members. The original footage may not be cut and is to be returned within 72-hours to the Department of Defense Media Services Branch, Room 2E 773, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Filmed News Releases