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Newton
W.
Lantron
POW (Korea)
1914-08-22

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Home:

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Arkansas

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1950 – September 5, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Major Newton W. Lantron (ASN: 0-404143), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 24 July 1950 and was held until his release on 5 September 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.