U.S. Army Special Forces Captain John J. McCarthy Jr, was a triple volunteer (airborne, ranger, Special Forces). John served his country with bravery, honor and distinction. Like so many of the young men who went to Vietnam.

For more on John refer to this website: http://johnmccarthy90066.tripod.com/index.html

A Combat Veteran born on 25 January 1943 he volunteered for combat debut on April 10 1967 and got recruited by the CIA on 15 November 1967. What is unique about John, that sets him apart is being incarcerated by the his home country and the country he served i.e., United States as a Prisoner of War.

He was involved in Project Cherry and had been repeatedly been requesting the government for the release of information on his tour of duty, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

He had been involved with VERPA and with the abolishment of the FERES doctrine.

He runs a website, to provide information in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107.

1943 births | Living people