Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1950 – September 8, 1950

    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private James C. Wiles, Jr. (ASN: RA-13333560), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 1 September 1950 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 8 September 1950.