KWVA - Korean War Veterans Association: POW/MIA Program

KWVA's POW/MIA page

Bruce Harder, POW/MIA Coordinator

THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED

In Memoriam... Martin J. O'Brien, LR12697... June 28, 2006

Click HERE for History of the League's POW/MIA Flag

The KWVA is actively involved in helping resolve the fate of our Korea POWs and MIAs. Much information continues to "surface" due to the efforts of many of our comrades. We will post links here to helpful web sites as well as a limited amount of special announcements from time to time.

Due to the abundance of releases and input from a wide range of individuals, government agencies and organizations, all information submitted to the webmaster for posting may not be published due to space limitations and other factors. All material submitted is subject to editorial review. This page will carry no political messages.

JimD, KWVA Webmaster

Note: Please click this link for a summary listing of 2014 "Missing Finds" as provided for the website by The Graybeards editor Art Sharp. Posted 1/23/2015

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VA - Former POW Information
POW/MIA Memorials
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[Webmaster Note: One of the most informative, as well as complete listings of Korea missing is the U.S. DPAA (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) website... links immediately below.]

VA - Former POW Information:

VA has benefits and health care programs for former POWs and their dependents

VA's benefits for former POWs have expanded in recent years, including new entitlement rules for disability compensation, special eligibility for VA health care and greater access to medication and dental services. Many former POWs may not be aware of the benefits for which they are eligible even if they are currently receiving compensation

If you are a former POW not receiving VA benefits or health care, now is the time to apply for benefits and enroll in the VA health care system

Each VA Regional Benefits Office and VA Medical Center has a former POW coordinator on staff. VA medical centers have former POW clinical treatment teams

Former POWs not receiving VA benefits should contact VA at 1-800-827-1000

Announcements:

From this point forward, please refer to the links above for announcements as they appear directly on the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) website (Posted 1/1/07).

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2006 (Posted 9/14/06)

May/June, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 6/23/06)

DPMO Help Request for 2006 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Poster Slogan (Posted 4/11/06)

March/April, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 3/3/06)

In Memoriam... Dr. Sidney Esensten, P000336... (2/7/06)

January/February, 2006 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 2/5/06)

November/December, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 12/31/05)

September/October, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 10/21/05)

July/August, 2005 Graybeards POW/MIA Report (PDF File 8/21/05)

Nick Nishimoto Honored by JPAC (Posted 7/10/05)

Department of the Army Response to USFKVO MOH Recommendation for Chaplain Kapaun (6/6/05)

Many Groups Join in Effort to Award MOH to US Army Chaplain who Died as POW in Korea (4/24/05)

U.S. Team Again Searching for Remains of MIAs in North Korea (4/22/05)

POW/MIA Memorials:

New York State POW-MIA Action Group, Utica NY

Resources:

American Battle Monuments Commission - Korean War Honor Roll - SEARCH PAGE

Korea-Cold War Coalition of Families

Korea-Cold War Families of the Missing

Korean War MIA Family Outreach Project

Korean War Resources - KORWALD Report by Date (Korean War Air Loss Database) (PDF File)

Korean War Resources - KORWALD Report by Name (Korean War Air Loss Database) (PDF File)

Webmaster Note: Marty was awarded the U.N. Norwegian Peacekeeping Medal on September 27, 2005, for his hard work and dedication to the Korean War Veterans Association... [Read More...]