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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Green, Richard H
Richard Green - 1998
Richard Green, Baton Rouge Convention 1998
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DICK was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps with the 386th Bombing Group. Shot down on his 33rd mission over Germany on March 5, 1944. Held as a wounded prisoner of war until liberated in May 1945. Survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren and one great- grandson. Will be sadly missed by his family.
Message to Future Generations:
"Freedom is not free nor is it cheap. Protect it forever at all cost. It is worth the supreme price."Richard H. Green to the AX-POW Baton Rouge Convention, 1998.
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