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Merl Kygar

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Merl W Kygar of California became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Ordnance Department, ORD: ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, Merl was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at PW Camp 1 - Cabanatuan 1-2-3 Nueva Province Luzon Philippines 15-121. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Merl was in Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Merl.

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