John Cheatam was captured in North Korea on November 30, 1950 and interned as a Prisoner of War. He died of pneumonia at Prisoner of War Camp No. 1, North Korea on February 23, 1951.
Sponsored by:
John
Boise
Cheatam
Jr.
POW (Korea) KIA
1929-03-08
–
1951-02-23
Home:
Colquitt
,
Georgia
Buried:
Doerun
,
Georgia
Cemetery:
Dunk Smith Cemetery
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
24th Infantry RegimentDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 30, 1950
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 84 (August 27, 1950)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John Boise Cheatam, Jr. (ASN: RA-15264362), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in August 1950 while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 30 November 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (Korean War)Action Date:
November 30, 1950 – February 23, 1951
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant John Boise Cheatam, Jr. (ASN: RA-15264362), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 30 November 1950 during the Korean War and was held until his death in captivity on or about February 23, 1951.