U.S. Army
Emil Joseph Kapaun
April 20, 1916—May 23, 1951
CAPT
Life Timeline
35 years1916
Born
April 20, 1916
US ARMY
Service Record
Korean War
Korean War
Conflict
CAPT
1951
Passed Away
May 23, 1951
Service Record
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Branch
US ARMY
Rank
CAPT
War / Conflict
Korean War
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