Kapaun worthy of Medal of Honor

Father Emil Kapaun, the U.S. Army chaplain who died in a prison camp after saving dozens of soldiers’ lives in the Korean War, is deserviFather Emil Josheph Kapaun celebrating Mass with this jeep hood as an alter,  Oct 7, 1950. Kapaun was captured by Chinese troops during the Korean war less  than a month later on November 2, 1950. Kapaun died in a prison camp May 23,  1951 at age 35.ng of the Medal of Honor, the secretary of the Army has determined.

This is a great honor for a Catholic priest who many believe is close to being declared a Saint

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