Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, Remembered at Pentagon Ceremony
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story:
More than 81,000 Americans who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the wars in the Persian Gulf and other conflicts have still not returned home. Many were taken prisoner of war or went missing in action long ago.
Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist paid tribute to them, and paid respect to their families during the 2019 National POW/MIA Reco . . .
More than 81,000 Americans who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the wars in the Persian Gulf and other conflicts have still not returned home. Many were taken prisoner of war or went missing in action long ago.
Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist paid tribute to them, and paid respect to their families during the 2019 National POW/MIA Reco . . .