Kapaun, a Kansan, is also being considered for sainthood by the Vatican.
He served as a chaplain in World War II, left the Army after the end of that conflict, but he re-enlisted in 1948.
Kapaun would give mass from the hood of a jeep, unfortunately, his mass kit would often get damaged by enemy fire. He was captured in late 1950--He refused to an order to escape from oncoming forces, staying to administer the last rites to a soldier.
Next month, a documentary about Father Kapaun's wife will be released.
The great priest was buried in a mass grave near the Yalu River.
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