What does the Geneva Convention say is required information that a POW must give (add sources if possible)?

2017-05-26T20:29:14-04:00

I will be using this for an article. It used to be name rank and SSN. I retired the first time from the military in 1998. I am not current on dog tags.

Response by SSG Chris Cherry made May 26 at 2017 8:42 PM

2017-05-26T20:42:02-04:00

Name rank and service number

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2017 8:47 PM

2017-05-26T20:47:35-04:00

"Every prisoner of war, when questioned on the subject, is bound to give only his surname, first names and rank, date of birth, and army, regimental, personal or serial number, or failing this, equivalent information. "

http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/instree/y3gctpw.htm

Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, 75 U.N.T.S. 135, entered into...

The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respectfor the present Convention in all circumstances.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 26 at 2017 9:01 PM

2017-05-26T21:01:34-04:00

I Knew There was a Damn Good Reason I never did get my Rate Tattooed on My Shoulder and I know Damn Right the First thing to do is Rip off my Rating Badge and Pitch It Over the Side, I'm a Cook! Concur SN Greg Wright CPO Allen D. (Al) B. PO1 Brian Carlson PO1 Brian Austin PO1 Tom Martin PO1 Craig Chadwick