Prisoner of War Memorial

Prisoner of War Memorial. . , A prisoner of war is a person, whether a combatant or a non-combatant, who is held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict. , "Those who don the uniform in particular, those who suffered in captivity or have gone missing in distant lands - serve as enduring proof that America still turns out warriors of true character and grit. , We recognize the crucible that they went through, and we will never let their sacrifices wither in the compost of history. They returned home to us as role models for honor and courage, and we remember their uniquely tested heroism every day. , Our pows, our missing in action, their families , They have met the most terrible challenges undeterred, with the highest fortitude, honoring a nation that loves them for what they call out in each of us. and for that, we owe them an irredeemable debt of gratitude." , Defense Secretary James N. Mattis. , ( small plaques above the entry and in the gazebo ). PFC Salvatore A. Scalzo , U.S. Army , Stalag 4 B , Muhlberg Sachsen 51-13 Germany , December 16, 1944 – April 26, 1945. , PFC Walter Spodaryk , U.S. Army , #99436 Stalag II B, Germany , December 26, 1944 – April 28, 1945. , Cpl. William P. McKeever , U.S. Army 82nd Airborne , Stalag XII A, Germany , June 9, 1944 - April 28, 1945. , PFC John J. Cuozzo , U.S. Army , Stalag 12A to 9B , Limburg an der Lahn , Hessen-Nassau, Prussia 50-08 , June 1945 – December 1945. , PFC Anthony F. Stencel , U.S. Army , Stalag 13 B , Weiden, Bavaria Germany 49-13. , Sgt. Anthony W. Argenziano , U.S. Army , #85778 Stalag VII A , Moosburg, Bavaria Germany , August 16, 1944 – April 29, 1945. , Pvt. Henry J. Wintjen Jr. , U.S. Army , Stalag II B, Hammerstein , West Prussia 53-17. . This memorial is in Secaucus in Hudson County New Jersey