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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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 |
1942 Army Recruit
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James at National 1996 AX-POW Convention
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James's POW ID Card
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James and Martisa of "Dixon Pool Military Shop" having fun at AX-POW National Convention
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| Last Name | First Name, Middle Init. | Nickname |
| Street Add. | City | State |
| Zip | Spouse | |
| Conflict | Branch of Service | Unit: |
| Theatre of Operation | Military Job | Where Captured |
| Date Captured | Time Interned | Camps |
| Date Liberated | Medals Received | Age at Capture |
| After the War ... | ||
He took part in the Normandy landings and was captured in France July 4, 1944. He was 28 years old and was interned for 10 months until liberated by the U.S. Army on the 26th of April 1945. James was held in Stalag, 7A and 7B and received the Prisoners of War, Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medals.
After the war James was a "lock operator" with the Corps of Engineers, (dept. of Army) until retirement. He has remained active in Veterans Organizations and been an active member of the AXPOW's since 1982. He currently lives in Kenner, LA. with his wife Rachael.