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James
H.
Ranster
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Genesee County

, 

New York

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    March 2, 1951 – March 11, 1951
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Corporal James H. Ranster (ASN: ER-57149266), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 2 March 1951 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 11 March 1951.