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A U.S. Army color guard from the 1st Armor Division honored Lester F. Schrenk on March 22, 2025, as he returned to the site of his captivity, Stalag Luft IV, Tychowo, Poland. Les, a 101-year-old veteran, survived 15 months as a prisoner of war during WWII at Stalag Luft IV. This is the first time he has returned since being released over 80 years ago.
250322-A-CT809-8635.JPG Photo By: 1st Sgt. Jacob Connor

TYCHOWO, Poland - A U.S. Army color guard from the 1st Armor Division honored Lester F. Schrenk on March 22, 2025, as he returned to the site of his captivity, Stalag Luft IV, Tychowo, Poland. Les, a 101-year-old veteran, survived 15 months as a prisoner of war during WWII at Stalag Luft IV. This is the first time he has returned since being released over 80 years ago.


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