United States, American Prisoners of War During the Korean War - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of an index of American prisoners of war during the Korean War acquired from the National Archives, "Access to Archival Databases" (AAD). Database compiled by the Army Staff, Record Group 319. Additional information about this collection may be found on the National Archives website. The collection covers the years 1950-1953.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Full name
 * Date of birth
 * Gender
 * Place of residence

Collection Content
Sample of indexed information:

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The place where your ancestor lived
 * The approximate age of your ancestor
 * The names of other family members and their relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Death dates may lead to death certificates, mortuary, or burial records
 * Use the age to calculate an approximate birth date
 * Prisoners who enlisted in the United States military may have service records or pensions from the United States

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variations in the spelling of the name. If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names
 * Search the records of other prisons

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * Beginning Research in United States Military Records
 * United States Guided Research
 * United States Record Finder
 * United States Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Press releases of Korean casualties, 1950-1953
 * Kansas, Sheridan County, Korean war records, 1950-1953
 * Louisiana, Korean War Service Bonuses
 * Rhode Island, Military deaths and index 1924-1962
 * Vermont, National Guard, Korean war, 1950-1953
 * Berry Craig, The forgotten war ... remembered : Korean War veterans association 2nd ed. Paducah, Kentucky : Turner Pub. Co., c1990, 1993. FHL 973 M2cra

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States Korean War Battle Deaths, 1950-1957
 * United States Korean War Dead and Army Wounded, 1950-1953
 * United States Korean War Repatriated Prisoners of War, 1950-1954

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Rebecca L. Collier, comp., National Archives records relating to the Korean War : reference information paper 103 Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Administration, 2003
 * consulting editor, Jay Allen Cassino ; consulting picture editor, William R. Adam, Pictorial history of the Korean War : the graphic record of the United Nations forces in action throughout every phase of the Korean Conflict ; MacArthur reports ; Veterans of Foreign Wars memorial edition Veterans' Historical Book Service, Inc., c1951
 * Texans who died from hostile action during the Korean War : Korean conflict casualty file : 1950-1957 Washington, n.d. pp. 367-387
 * The first team : the First Cavalry Division in Korea, 18 July 1950-18 January 1952Atlanta, Georgia : Albert Love Enterprises, 1952?
 * Byron Smith and Robert C. James, The Second United States Infantry Division in Korea, 1950-1951 Tokyo, Japan : Toppan Print. Co, 1951
 * prepared by Public Information Office, Seventh Infantry Division for the Seventh Infantry Division Historical Council, 1 January 1953,  The Bayonet : the history of the 7th Infantry Division in Korea (1953?)

Citing This Collection
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