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First Lieutenant John William Watson, Jr. (ASN: 0-62720), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 12 February 1951 and was held until his release on 2 September 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John William Watson, Jr. (ASN: 0-62720), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the Military Assistance Advisory Group to Saudi Arabia in 1970 and 1971.