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Richard
Celestine
Wasinger
POW (Korea) MIA

Home:

Ellis

, 

Kansas

Richard Wasinger 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 2001.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 2, 1950 – Died in Captivity
    Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

    Corporal Richard Celestine Wasinger (ASN: RA-17230770), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 2 November 1950 was held until his death in captivity.