Captain Ben E. King POW
 

In this photo gallery are four original postcards (front and back) mailed by Captain Ben E. King to his family while he was a captive of the Japanese. Captain King was interred at Cabanatuan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. He was one of 511 Japanese held POW’s rescued  from the camp on 30 January 1945.

May 20, 1942. Page 1 of letter from the war department advising Mrs King that Captain King was missing assumed captured.

May 20, 1942. Page 2 of letter from the war department advising Mrs King that Captain King was missing assumed

Confirmation Of POW Status

"Here's How You Send Parcels To Americans In Prison Camp"

"Here's How You Send Parcels To Americans In Prison Camp"

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Back)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Front)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Back)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Front)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Back)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Front)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Back)

Postcard From Captain Ben E. King POW (Front)

 
 

  1. MIA Letter From War Department (PDF File)

  2. Parcels to POWs. (PDF File)