Fr. Kapaun – Exclusive Photo Restoration – Servant of God

Fr. Kapaun was a Catholic priest and U.S. Army Chaplain whose cause is up for canonization. He was from Pilsen, Kansas, in the Wichita Diocese, and served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was known for his bravery and kindness and his devotion to the spiritual needs of the soldiers under his care. This picture is from his time in Korea. At the Battle of Unsan, as Allied forces were overwhelmed by the Chinese Army, Fr. Kapuan chose to stay with wounded men rather than escape with the retreating Allied forces. He was captured by the Chinese and placed in a prison camp. For seven months under grueling conditions, he spent himself in heroic service to his fellow prisoners without regard for race, color, or creed. He died in the camp May 23, 1951.He was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Purple Heart and many other decorations, including the Bronze Star and, in 2013, the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. In 1993, Fr. Kapaun was named a Servant of God by Pope John