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James
R.
Sparks
POW (Korea) MIA

Home:

Kent

, 

Rhode Island

James Sparks 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:

    Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 30, 1950 – March 1, 1951 (MIA)
    Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

    Corporal James R. Sparks (ASN: RA-19329460), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 30 November 1950 during the Korean War and was held until his death in captivity on or about 1 March 1951.