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William
J.
Killion
POW (WWII), POW (Korea)
1923-11-20

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Europe)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Technical Sergeant William J. Killion (ASN: 0-2262191/11114779), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War at Stalag 5A Malschbach Ludwigsburg, Wurtemberg, after he was captured in Europe during World War II, and was held until his release at the end of the war.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 2, 1950 – September 2, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Second Lieutenant William J. Killion (ASN: 0-2262191/11114779), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 2 November 1950 and was held until his release on 2 September 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.