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Miguel Chaires

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Miguel H Chaires of New Mexico became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Medical Department, MD: MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or ANC: ARMY NURSE CORPS, Miguel was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Fukuoka POW Camp 1 - Kashii (Pine Tree Camp) Kyushu Island 33-130. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Miguel was in 200 Group/Regiment/Commands/System Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Miguel.

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