Sergeant Robert E. Drummond (ASN: RA-14393498), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 21 June 1952 and was held until his release on 27 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.
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Robert
E.
Drummond
POW (Korea)
1930-05-23
–
Home:
Cullman County
,
Alabama
Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (Korean War)Action Date:
June 21, 1952 – August 27, 1953
NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954 -
Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
179th Infantry RegimentDivision:
45th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 509 (1952)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Robert E. Drummond (ASN: RA-14393498), United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 45th Infantry Division in Korea.