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June 8, 2008
Frederick Downs, Jr.
Chief Prosthetics & Clinical Logistics Officer, Dept. of Vets. Affairs
Frederick Downs, Jr. BIO:
CURRENT:
Manages 1.3 billion dollar prosthetics and sensory Aids Program for U.S. Veterans

PREVIOUS:
· Special Assignments for Dept of Defense
· Special Assignments for Aid for Int’l Development
· Humanitarian team on POW/MIA Affairs

BOOKS:
· “The Killing Zone: My Life in the Vietnam War”
· “Aftermath: A Soldier’s Return from Vietnam”
· “No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends”

AWARDS:
· Silver Star, Bronze Star, Vietnam Gold Cross of Gallantry, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Four Purple Hearts
· Citation of a Layman for Distinguished Service, highest award given by American Medical Association to non-physician

EDUCATION:
· Indiana State University
· BS in Business Administration, University of Denver
· Masters in Business Administration, University of Denver

ORIGINALLY FROM:
Western Indiana

PERSONAL:
Married with two daughters


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Info: Mr. Downs discusses the services the US government provides to veterans and the changes underway with the increasing number of Iraq War Veterans using his group's services.

Mr. Downs is a Vietnam Veteran who lost his left arm in combat. He is the author of books including "The Killing Zone: My Life in the Vietnam War," "Aftermath: A Soldier's Return from Vietnam," and "No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends."

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