First MIA Flag - Harriman, New York - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Marker Text:
On Nov. 10, 1974 the nation’s first MIA banner and flag pole was dedicated under a resolution conceived by Commander Thomas C. Bushing.

About the flag:
The National League of Families POW/MIA flag*, also known as the POW/MIA flag or simply the POW flag, consists of a silhouette of a prisoner of war (POW) before a guard tower and barbed wire in white on a black field. "POW/MIA" appears above the silhouette and the words "You Are Not Forgotten" appear below in white of the black field. - wikipedia

* - While the marker references an MIA banner/ flag, it is now known as the POW/MIA flag.

Marker Name: First MIA Flag Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Mulligan - Eden Post 1573 City/Town/Village Name: Harriman County: Orange Region: Hudson Valley (Region 9) Website: [Web Link] Dedication Date: Not Listed

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