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Navy Federal Credit Union
Jesse
L.
James
POW (Korea)

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 29, 1950 – August 31, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Sergeant Jesse L. James (MCSN: 594627), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 29 November 1950 and was held until his release on 31 August 1953.