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James Smith was captured during the Korean War and interned as a Prisoner of War. He was not among those returned at the wars end, and is listed as Missing in Action. His remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 2, 1950 – April 30, 1951 (MIA)

    Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

    Sergeant James Marshall Smith (ASN: RA-13274741), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 2 November 1950 during the Korean War and was held until his death in captivity on or about 30 April 1951.