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Orville Cawthon

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Orville L Cawthon of New Mexico became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Detached Enlisted Men's List, DML: DETACHED ENLISTED MEN'S LIST, Orville was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka 34-135. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Orville was in Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Orville.

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