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Jack
O.
Tye
POW (Korea) MIA

Home:

Harlan

, 

Kentucky

Jack Tye was captured and held as a Prisoner of War during the Korean War. He was unaccounted for when the war ended and was listed as Missing in Action. His remains were recovered, identified, and returned to the United Sates in 2002.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1950 – Died in Captivity
    Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

    Sergeant First Class Jack O. Tye (ASN: RA-15230691), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 27 November 1950 was held until his death in captivity.