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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Urias, Leova T
Leo Urias GI
Leo Urias, GI
 Leo Urias
Baton Rouge, 1998 Convention
  
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After the War ...
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"As a POW I lost 50 lbs., going from 190 lbs. to 140 lbs. I worked as forced labor on railroad repairs after they were bombed by Allied forces. I also worked in plants building pre-fab barracks. My happiest day came when I was liberated from the Box Cars."

Leo lives in Ft. Worth, TX with his wife Anita. They have raised four children, enjoy eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Message to Future Generations:
"Happiest Day: Liberation from the Box Cars ...."
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