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KWVA's POW/MIA page
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Bruce Cabana, PW/MIA Coordinator
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Ph: 518-812-0138 - bruce.cabana@gmail.com |
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THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED
In Memoriam... Martin J. O'Brien, LR12697... June
28, 2006 |
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The KWVA is actively involved in helping resolve the fate of our Korea POWs and MIAs. Much information
continues to "surface" due to the efforts of many of our comrades. We will post links here to helpful web sites
as well as a limited amount of special announcements from time to time.
Due to the abundance of releases and input from a wide range of individuals, government agencies and
organizations, all information submitted to the webmaster for posting may not be published due to space
limitations and other factors. All material submitted is subject to editorial review. This page will carry no
political messages.
William F Mac Swain
National President, KWVA/US
Chairman of the Board
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DPMO Links
Announcements VA - Former POW Information
POW/MIA Memorials Resources
DoD News Releases |
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[Webmaster Note: One of the most informative, as well as
complete listings of Korea missing is the U.S. DPMO (Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office)
website... links immediately below.] |
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VA - Former POW Information:
- VA has benefits and health care programs for former POWs and their dependents
- VA's benefits for former POWs have expanded in recent years, including new entitlement rules for
disability compensation, special eligibility for VA health care and greater access to medication and dental
services. Many former POWs may not be aware of the benefits for which they are eligible even if they are
currently receiving compensation
- If you are a former POW not receiving VA benefits or health care, now is the time to apply for benefits
and enroll in the VA health care system
- Each VA Regional Benefits Office and VA Medical Center has a former POW coordinator on staff. VA medical
centers have former POW clinical treatment teams
- Former POWs not receiving VA benefits should contact VA at 1-800-827-1000
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Announcements:
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Soldier Missing
in Action from Korean War is Identified (Posted 7/24/08)
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Soldiers Missing in Action from the Korean War Remains Are
Identified (Posted 12/2/06)
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Ohio Master Sgt. Robert V. Layton, MIA from the Korean War,
Remains Returned (Posted 12/2/06)
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Illinois Korean War Soldier's Remains Positively
Identified (Posted 11/24/06)
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Ohio Pfc. Francis Crater, Jr., MIA from Korean War, Remains
Returned (Posted 11/1/06)
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2006
(Posted 9/14/06)
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In Memoriam... Martin J. O'Brien, LR12697...
June 28, 2006 (Posted 6/29/06)
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May/June, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA Report
(PDF File 6/23/06)
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MIA - Alvin Earl Crane Jr. Buried With Honors
After 50+ Years (5/23/06)
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"Honor Our Fallen Prisoners Of War Act" PASSES
in the House (5/12/06)
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Poem - A POW's Prayer (5/8/06)
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Update on the "Honor Our Fallen Prisoners Of War Act" (5/6/06)
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Rumsfeld Presses
China on Fate of Pilot (Yahoo! News 5/6/06)
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Bush Meets NK Refugees on "North
Korea Freedom Day" (Korea Times 4/29/06)
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Underage Hero’s Remains Returned for Burial
(Posted 4/15/06)
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DPMO Help Request for 2006 National POW/MIA
Recognition Day Poster Slogan (Posted 4/11/06)
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President Bush Proclaims April 9 National Former Prisoner of War Day (Posted 4/9/06)
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Hill 180 Ceremony - February 10, 2006
(Posted 3/17/06)
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March/April, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA Report
(PDF File 3/3/06)
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Update on the "Honor Our Fallen Prisoners Of
War Act" (2/16/06)
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In Memoriam... Dr. Sidney Esensten, P000336...
(2/7/06)
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January/February, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA
Report (PDF File 2/5/06)
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Endorsers/Supporters (thus far) of the "Honor
Our Fallen Prisoners Of War Act" (1/25/06)
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November/December, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA
Report (PDF File 12/31/05)
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Utica New York Marine PFC John L. Ward's
Remains Identified after 50+ Years (12/11/05)
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Former POW (one who escaped) gets long overdue
recognition (10/24/05)
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September/October, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA
Report (PDF File 10/21/05)
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Marty O'Brien Receives The International Peace
Prize Medal 1988 (9/27/05)
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Korean vet
Tibor Rubin to get Medal of Honor (Army News Service (9/20/05)
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Cpl. Edwin C. Steigerwalt, Korean War soldier,
no longer missing, is laid to rest (9/19/05)
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JPAC Commemorates POW/MIA Recognition Day
(9/12/05)
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Current JPAC Operations in South Korea,
courtesy Johnie Webb, CIV SR Advisor JPAC (9/6/05)
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The Saga of Kiyohito (Mike) Tsutsui
(8/28/05)
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Progress Report On H.R. 2369 - "Honor Our
Fallen Heroes Act." (8/27/05)
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July/August, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA Report
(PDF File 8/21/05)
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Korean War MIA serviceman identified - Cpl. Leslie R. Heath, of
Bridgeport, Illinois. His interment is scheduled for August 20 in Bridgeport. (7/21/05)
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Nick Nishimoto Honored by JPAC (Posted
7/10/05)
- Korean War MIA serviceman identified - PFC Lowell W. Bellar of Gary, IN, remains being returned to
family for July 15 burial (6/29/05)
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Gary, IN Newspaper clipping
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DPMO Official Announcement (PDF File)
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Korean War MIA serviceman identified - Corporal
John O. Strom of Fergus Falls, Minn, remains being returned to family for June 29 burial (6/27/05)
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Veterans Radio POW
Series Live Sunday night broadcasts... (6/25/05)
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Department of the Army Response to USFKVO MOH
Recommendation for Chaplain Kapaun (6/6/05)
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Air Force Capt. Troy "Gordie" Cope finally laid
to rest after more than 50 (6/3/05)
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Army Master Sgt. Billy Donahoe laid to rest 54
years after he was killed at Chosin (5/29/05)
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Search for Korean War dead suspended (SMH.com.au Website) (5/27/05)
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Remains of American MIAS Found in North Korea (5/25/05)
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House Resolution (HR) 2369, "Honoring Our
Fallen Prisoners of War Act" (5/26/05)
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Honor our Wounded and Fallen Heroes -
Congressional Record Extension of Remarks (5/16/05)
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Family buries remains of Korean War soldier
five decades later (5/10/05)
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Veterans Radio Announces Show on Korean POW
Experience in Korea (4/27/05)
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Many Groups Join in Effort to
Award MOH to US Army Chaplain who Died as POW in Korea (4/24/05)
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U.S. Team Again Searching for
Remains of MIAs in North Korea (4/22/05)
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Shepherd in Combat Boots - Father Emil Kapaun
(UPDATE 4/20/05)
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Repatriation Ceremony Information (4/6/05)
- Father Philip Crosbie Given "Promotion to
Glory" on Tue. Mar. 22, 2005 at age 89
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Air Force
Captain Troy "Gordie" Cope of Norfolk, AR will be buried in Plano, TX on May 31 (3/7/05)
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ROK Daily: U.S., North to Meet Over War Remains
(3/4/05)
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Special POW Report from Rick Tavares
(2/27/05)
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POW/MIA Memorials:
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Resources:
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DoD News Releases:
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Webmaster Note: Marty was awarded the U.N. Norwegian Peacekeeping Medal on September 27,
2005, for his hard work and dedication to the Korean War Veterans Association... [Read More...]
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