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After serving as a POW in the Korean War, Albert Pough subsequently served in the Vietnam War, and retired as a Command Sergeant Major after more than 27 years of military service.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1950 – August 30, 1953

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

    Sergeant First Class Albert Pough, Jr. (ASN: RA-16260907), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 27 November 1950 and was held until his release on 30 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.