American Ex-Prisoners of War
A not-for-profit, Congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their families.

Established April 14, 1942

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Fitch, Earl F
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Earl was captured near Budapest, Hungary, after he and his crew were shot down, and he became a Prisoner Of War on August 22, 1944 . He interned at Stalag Luft IV from August 1944 until April 1945.

Earl worked for Wetteiaren Diary as a Milkman for 20 years and for the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Carrier for 22 years. He passed away April 7, 1999. His wife of 52 years, Elaine , his son Larry, his daughter Cindy, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive him.

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