San Diego, CA: US Navy: Lt. Cmdr. Charles Klusmann, left, who escaped from his Communist captors after being shot down over Laos, is congratulated by Vice Adm. Paul D. Stroop, commander Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet, for his promotion from lieutenant. Details of Klusmann's escape were released yesterday by the navy

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.