Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    June 13, 1951 – June 16, 1951

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

    Corporal John H. Smith (ASN: RA-12285538), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 13 June 1951 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 16 June 1951.