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Juan Contreras

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Juan Contreras of Texas became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Coast Artillery Corps, CAC: COAST ARTILLERY CORPS or AMP: ARMY MINE PLANT, Juan was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Tokyo POW Camp (Shinjuku) Tokyo Bay Area 35-140. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Juan was in Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Juan.

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