Dieter Dengler Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Dieter Dengler 22/05/1938   -   07/02/2001

Dieter Dengler Introduction:

Dieter Dengler was a German-born United States Navy aviator who was the first captured U.S. pilot who escaped enemy captivity during the Vietnam war. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life and achievements.

Dieter Dengler Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 62
  • Sun Sign: Gemini
  • Born In: Wildberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Famous As: Aviator
  • Spouse/Ex-: Irene Lam (m. 1980–1984), Marina Adamich (m. 1966–1970), Yukiko Dengler (m. 1998–2001)
  • Father: Reinhold Dengler
  • Mother: Maria Dengler
  • Children:
    1. Alexander Dengler
    2. Rolf Dengler
  • Died On: February 7, 2001
  • Place Of Death: Mill Valley
  • Education: College of San Mateo
  • Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal Navy Cross
  • Bio: Dieter Dengler Was A German-born United States Navy Aviator Who Was The First Captured U.S. Pilot Who Escaped Enemy Captivity During The Vietnam War. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Family Life And Achievements.