Nicholas Hionedes resided in Dunedin, FL for over 30 years. He was a Corporal with the Air Warning Unit in the Army Air Force when he was captured on May 5, 1942. At the age of 21, Nick spent 40 months in camps in Cabanatuan and Hitachi before being repatriated in September of 1945. He had been wounded on April 16, 1942 on Corregidor, P.I. He was taken prisoner while he was a patient in Malinta Tunnel Hospital.

After the war, Nick married his first love, Effie and together they raised two children, Nikki and Chris. They moved to Clearwater, FL in 1960 from PA. They also resided in Miami. FL for 10 years. After 38 years of marriage, Effie passed away from cancer in 1985. Nick worked in the insurance industry for most of his career, primarily for Gulf Life Insurance Co.

After losing Effie, Nick married Ann (now deceased). He enjoyed speaking to students throughout the area regarding his experiences as a POW. Throughout the years, he belonged to numerous civic organizations. He also volunteered as long as he was physically able at the VA Medical Center In Bay Pines. He remained active in several POW organizations until his death in February 2015.