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Frederick
M.
Ryan
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Campbell County

, 

Kentucky

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    August 15, 1950 – August 17, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private Frederick M. Ryan (ASN: RA-15380630), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 15 August 1950 and was held until he successfully escaped captivity two days later.