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John
M.
Rooks
Jr.
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Emanuel County

, 

Georgia

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1950 – November 28, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Sergeant John M. Rooks, Jr. (ASN: RA-14334723), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 25 November 1950 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 28 November 1950.