Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Arthur
E.
Krause
Civilian POW (RVN)

Arthur Krause was a civilian employee of the Philco Corp., was helping Army engineers build roads and airfields in central Viet Nam when he was captured June 8, 1963, on a rock collecting expedition. He was released from captivity on November 18, 1963.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    June 8, 1963 – November 18, 1963

    Arthur E. Krause, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from June 8, 1963 until his release on November 18, 1963.
    (NOTE: As a civilian he is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)