Escape: A Korean War POW Reflects on Determination, Sacrifice, and Devotion
Mike Dowe
DESCRIPTION
COL Mike Dowe discusses his experiences in the Korean War, including his confinement as a prisoner of war, his relationship with chaplain Father Emil Kapaun, and his attempts to escape.
VIDEO DETAILS
| conflicts | Korean War |
| topics | Faith and Religion P.O.W.s |
| interviewer | Todd Brewster |
| date | 18 May 2012 |
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
| name | Mike Dowe |
| institution | USMA |
| graduation year | 1950 |
| service | Army |
| unit | 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Division |
| specialty | Infantry |
| service dates | 1950 1970 |
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