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Walter
R.
Harris
POW (Korea)

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1952 – September 6, 1953
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Walter R. Harris (MCSN: 0-16518), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as a Prisoner of War in Korea from 6 May 1952 through 6 September 1953.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 323 (VMF-323)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1952 – September 6, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Major Walter R. Harris (MCSN: 0-16518), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was shot down and captured during the Korean War on 6 May 1952 and was held until his release on 6 September 1953.