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, F ...