Ernest C. Brace, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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aviator
Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1931
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: 05-Dec-2014
Profession: aircraft pilot
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Ernest C. Brace
- Ernest Cary Brace (August 15, 1931 – December 5, 2014) was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
- A decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot and mustang, Brace was court-martialed in 1961 for attempting to fake his own death.
- He flew as a civilian contract pilot before being captured in Laos in 1965 while flying supplies for USAID.
- He spent almost eight years as a POW and upon his release received a Presidential Pardon in light of his good conduct.
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