It is our intention at Hillsboro Intermediate School to instill a deep respect and admiration for those who were made Prisoners of War and those that are Missing in Action. We remember them and honor them for the sacrifices made for our continued freedom.

Prisoner of War (POW) is a member of the armed forces or any person fighting for the cause that has been captured by the enemy, during an armed conflict.

Missing in Action (MIA) is a soldier who has gone missing while serving. It is unknown what has happened to the soldier. The soldier may be dead, injured, or captured. If they have died neither a grave or their body can be identified.

In past centuries prisoners had no rights and usually became slaves of their enemies. They were often tortured or beaten to death . Today prisoners of war have rights that are to be followed internationally. However, enemies don't always follow and therefore commit war crimes.

Those Unaccounted For

According to recent Defense MIA/POW Accounting Agency statistics, service members from the following conflicts remain unaccounted for:

• 1,589 service members from the Vietnam War

• 7,761 service members from the Korean War

• 126 service members from the Cold War

• 72,719 service members from WWII

This Missing Man's Table

The Flag

POW/MIA Recognition Day

Brittanica Kids

National League of POWMIA Families​. (2020). Retrieved 18 September 2020, from https://www.pow-miafamilies.org/