John A. Edmondson was a Private First Class in the Army during World War II. John resided in Essex County, New Jersey before enlisting on December 11, 1943. At the time of enlistment, John was 30 years old, had 1 year of high school education and was married. One year later, John was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany, and was sent to Stalag 4B near Muhlberg, Germany where 8,412 other American POWs were held. John's capture was first reported to the International Committee of the Red Cross on December 20, 1944, and the last report was made on July 7, 1945. Based on these two reports, John was imprisoned for at least 199 days (~7 months). The average duration of imprisonment was 363 days. Ultimately, John died as a prisoner of war.
John A. Edmondson was a Private First Class in the Army during World War II. John resided in Essex County, New Jersey before enlisting on December 11, 1943. At the time of enlistment, John was 30 years old, had 1 year of high school education and was married. One year later, John was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany, and was sent to Stalag 4B near Muhlberg, Germany where 8,412 other American POWs were held. John's capture was first reported to the International Committee of the Red Cross on December 20, 1944, and the last report was made on July 7, 1945. Based on these two reports, John was imprisoned for at least 199 days (~7 months). The average duration of imprisonment was 363 days. Ultimately, John died as a prisoner of war.
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from New Jersey.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
