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John Sparks was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was shot down in South Vietnam on April 24, 1968 and was held until his release on March 16, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Specialist Sixth Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    April 24, 1968 – March 16, 1973

    Specialist Sixth Class John George Sparks (ASN: 53755822), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from April 24, 1968 until his release on March 16, 1973.