Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Takeshi
Kumagai
POW (Korea) Escapee
1922-05-26

–

1989-10-31

Born:

Oola

, 

Hawaii

Home:

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Takeshi Kumagi was captured by the North Koreans on July 20, 1950, and was held as a prisoner of war until his successful escape, with two comrades, on October 20, 1950.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 20, 1950 – October 20, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Master Sergeant Takeshi Kumagai (ASN: RA-10733743), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 20 July 1950 and was held until he until he successfully escaped captivity on 20 October 1950.