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Navy Federal Credit Union
Mirma
John Howard
Sparks
POW (WWII) KIA

Home:

Everett

, 

Pennsylvania

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Manchuria)

    Action Date:

    July 5, 1942 – Died in Captivity
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Machinist’s Mate First Class Mirma J. Sparks (NSN: 2500552), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces during World War II, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.