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Virgil York

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Virgil A York of Kentucky became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, CE: CORPS OF ENGINEERS, Virgil was captured by GERMANY and was imprisoned at Stalag 2B Hammerstein (99 work camps in vicinity of Koslin - Stolp) West Prussia 53-17. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Virgil was in 19 Group/Regiment/Commands/System Engineer (Combat, Square Divisions and Combat Unit North African Theatre: Tunisia. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Virgil.

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