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American Valor
Prisoner Of War Lapel Pin
The Prisoner of War Medal is issued only to those U.S. military personnel who were taken prisoner and held captive after 5 April 1917;
  • While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
  • While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
  • While serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
  • Civilians who have been credited with military service which included the period of captivity are also eligible for the medal.


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