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Our featured topic is Medal of Honor Recipient, Father Emil Kapaun

In 1950, Father Emil J. Kapaun, Chaplain, US Army, a native of Pilsen, Kansas, was Chaplain of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Korea. He distinguished himself on the field of battle, both as a soldier and a Chaplain. During the early days of the Korean War, Father Kapaun ministered both spiritually and physically to his fellow soldiers, particularly the sick, wounded, and dying. Captured, 2 November 1950 by North Korean-Chinese Soldiers, Father Kapaun was confined at Prison Camp #5, Pyoktong, North Korea until his death, at the hands of his captors, 23 May 1951. Granted the title of “Servant of God” by the Catholic Church, Father Kapaun is the Most Decorated Chaplain in US military history. On April 11 President Obama will award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Father Kapaun.

Join Veterans Radio Host Bob Gould and guests: Father John Hotze, Priest and Judicial Vicar for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita; Roy Wenzl, national award-winning reporter for the Wichita Eagle; and co-author of The Miracle of Father Kapaun, William “Bill” Funchess, soldier and fellow POW who was THERE at Camp 5 all together to honor a great humanitarian.

Learn more about author William “Bill” Funchess.