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Medal of Honor awarded to Father Kapuan, Korean War chaplain
April 11, 2013
The Washington Post profiled Father Emil Kapuan, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously today for his heroic service as a US Army chaplain during the Korean War.
Father Kapuan is also a candidate for beatification.
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Further information:
- Emil Kapaun, who ministered to Korean War POWs, to receive posthumous medal (Washington Post)
- Medal of Honor for Father Kapuan to be awarded April 11 (CWN, 3/11)
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