American Ex-Prisoners of War
A not-for-profit, Congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their families.

Established April 14, 1942



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Burger, Frank
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Francis 'Frank' Burger was born March 30, 1918. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from October 1941 to September 1945.

Frank was a flight engineer/utility man and was shot down over Hungary on October 13, 1944 and captured. He was a POW from October '44 to May '45.

He was a recipient of many honors and awards. He took the most pride in advocating for his fellow POWs by starting support groups that helped them receive their veteran benefits.

He and his wife Pauline raised two daughters who gave them eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

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