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Shaw, Sumter remember POW/MIA

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Kenny Holston
  • 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --  A ceremony was held in front of the Sumter County court house recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011. During the ceremony, Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. Several Sumter residents attended the event as well as U.S. Air Force and Army personnel. 

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Shaw, Sumter remember POW/MIA

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Kenny Holston
  • 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --  A ceremony was held in front of the Sumter County court house recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011. During the ceremony, Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. Several Sumter residents attended the event as well as U.S. Air Force and Army personnel.