Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Harry
P.
Wessels
POW (Korea)

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1953 – August 22, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private Harry P. Wessels (MCSN: 1271307), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 19 July 1953 and was held until his release on 22 August 1953.