A group of POWs being interviewed by the press at Freedom Village, Korea, proudly display their camp mascot "Oscar" a pet magpie. Left to right are: Cpl. Edward F. Beck, 604 Conroy St., Cincinnati, Ohio; Sgt. Frederick C. Brockmays, 514 N. Butler Blvd., Lansing, Mich., Cpl. James H. Sweeny, 2021 Ethel St., Waco, Texas; Pfc. Joseph Junear, Rt. 1, Box 99, Cottonport, La., and Cpl. Rodney C. Scott, Mt. Carbon, West Va. (September 8, 1953)
Korean War Pictures - POWs Being Interviewed
By Jennifer Rosenberg, About.com Guide
Picture courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.
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