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What medals are awarded to prisoners of war?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 12/11/2022

There is actually a designated medal reserved for prisoners of war, its name is the "Prisoner of War Medal". The "Prisoner of War Medal" was authorized by congress in 1985.

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