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Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun Memorial image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., April 28, 2012
Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun Memorial
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1Kansas (Marion County), Pilsen — Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun1st Cavalry United States Army
On Remington Road south of 275th Street, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — Map (db m64323) WM
2Kansas (Pratt County), Pratt — Father Emil J. KapaunChaplain — "The Shepherd in Combat Boots" —
On U.S. 281 at NE 40th Street, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 281.
Capt. U.S. Army WWII • Korea Died in Pyokotong, Korea POW Camp 5-6-51 while shepherding his men and giving of his own food and clothing. Born at Pilsen, Ks. — Map (db m65084) WM
 
 
  
  
  
 
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