Question: Hi, A local group
in my town is attempting to honor Purple Heart recipients in our area
during our 4th of July celebration. One was also a POW during WWII. We
intend to have these gentlemen ride in the parade with posters on the side
of the car with their name and branch of service. My question is if the
Black and white POW/MIA flag is appropriate for use for a WWII POW or is
it just intended for Vietnam POW/MIA? Thank you for any help you can
offer.
T. D. Portage, WI
Answer: The way I see it, it is appropriate.
Here is what the Army Institute of Heraldry says regarding use of the
symbol for POW/MIAs from other wars:
On August 10,1990, the 101st Congress passes U.S. Public Law 101-355,
recognizing the National League of Families POW/MIA Flag and designating
it "as a symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as
fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and
unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. Thus ending the uncertainty for their
families and the Nation." Beyond Southeast Asia, it has been a symbol for
POW/MIAs from all American Wars.
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