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Alexander
G.
Makarounis
POW (Korea) Escapee
1923-01-04

–

1994-07-31

Born:

Lowell

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Lowell

, 

Massachusetts

Alexander Makarounis was captured by the North Koreans on July 27, 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:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1950 – October 20, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alexander G. Makarounis (ASN: 0-58962), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 27 July 1950 and was held until he until he successfully escaped captivity on 20 October 1950.