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Navy Federal Credit Union
Abel
Larry
Kavanaugh
POW (RVN)
January 13, 1949

–

June 27, 1973

Cemetery:

Fort Logan National Cemetery

Abel Kavanaugh and fellow Marine Robert Helle were in a defensive position around a LZ near Phu Bai, South Vietnam, and were accidentally left behind when their unit was extracted. Both Marines were captured and interned as a Prisoners of War after they captured on April 24, 1968 and were held until their release on March 16, 1972. Abel Kavanaugh committed suicide in 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    April 24, 1968 – March 16, 1972

    Sergeant Abel Larry Kavanaugh (MCSN: 2374098), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from April 24, 1968 until his release on March 16, 1972.