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POW is abbreviation for "Prisoner of War," and MIA is the abbreviation for "Missing in Action." If a military member is missing and we can confirm he is alive in enemy hands, he is classified "POW." If he is missing during wartime and status is unknown, he is classified as "MIA"
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List of POWMIA returned alive from Vietnam and SE Asia?
As starting points, try: American War Library; then try "Statistics about the Vietnam War."
I have a copper bracelet for POWMIA capt melvin ladewig 82468who has information about his fate?
Hey I don't know who this is but you can talk to my Grandpa, the father of Capt. Melvin Ladewig at ewig1919@cs.com
What does the the message at the bottom of the powmia flag mean?
The message at the bottom of the POW/MIA flag, "You Are Not Forgotten," is a poignant reminder to honor and remember prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIA). This message serves as a symbol of respect, recognition, and ongoing commitment to finding and bringing home those who have not returned.
