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The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum placed a two page spread in the July 2026 America 250 edition of its magazine.
This interview tells the story of SFC George J. Matta Sr.’s 802 days in captivity in five POW camps in North Korea. It is told by his son CMSgt (ret) George J. Matta Jr. Since his release in 1953, George Sr. was determined to write the account of what he and his fellow POWs endured. But like so many young men during the Great Depression, he left school to help his family. George Jr. collaborated with his father to write a memoir outlining the story of his father and his fellow POW’s. That memoir is titled “Prisoner of War North Korea, 1951 – 1953”.
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George was interviewed by Wish TV 8 about his book, “Prisoner of War – North Korea, 1951-1953”.
George and his book were featured on the American Legion online platform (Legiontown USA) – March 16, 2026
George's Schedule of Exhibits & Speaking Engagements
George has a calendar of his exhibits and his speaking engagements. You can see the places he has been or his future events.
You can also request George speak at an event or bring his display of Korean War memorabilia.