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Emil Joseph Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) was a Catholic priest and United States Army captain who served as a United States Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. Kapaun was a chaplain in the Burma Theater of World War II, then served again as a chaplain with the U.S. Army in Korea, where he was captured.
"Father Emil Kapaun was known for his selfless, dedicated service and providing care to all, regardless of their religion or beliefs," Kelly said in a statement. "I am proud to honor his legacy ...
Emil Kapaun is shown celebrating Mass using the hood of his jeep as an altar, as his assistant, Patrick J. Schuler, kneels in prayer in Korea on Oct. 7, 1950. This was less than a month before ...
Reverend Emil J. Kapaun – Served with the Army 1st Cavalry Division in Korea, captured by People's Liberation Army at the Battle of Unsan. Continued his ministry among American prisoners of war, died in captivity in 1951; posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2013. [57] [58] Declared a Servant of God by the Vatican in 1993 ...
Emil Kapaun † Army: Captain, US Army Chaplain Corps: Pyoktong, North Korea: May 23, 1951: 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division: Inside dismal prison camps, Kapaun risked his life by sneaking around the camp after dark, foraging for food, caring for the sick, and encouraging his fellow Soldiers —
That’s why the book includes well-known Kansans such as aviator Earhart; Father Emil Kapaun, who is being considered for sainthood; and the photojournalist, film director and poet Gordon Parks.
Emil Kapaun: 1951: 1993: U.S. Army Chaplain during the Korean War: Emilia Anne Wojtyła: 1929: 2020: mother of Pope John Paul II [4] Emiliano Tardif: 1999: 2010: Eugenio Borg: 1967: 1997: First Superior General of the Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.) Euzebiusz Huchracki: 1942: 2003: martyred in Schloss Hartheim [5] Ezechiele Ramin ...
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