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William
L.
Truax
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Monmouth County

, 

New Jersey

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    April 27, 1951 – May 3, 1951
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private William L. Truax (ASN: US-51024706), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 27 April 1951 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 3 May 1951.