Merrill Newman
Merrill Newman | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 20, 1928 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 2022 (aged 93) |
| Education | Yuba College |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1950–1953 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 8240th Army Unit |
| Conflict | Korean War |
| Detainment | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Reason | Korean War participation |
| Detained | October 26, 2013 |
| Released | December 7, 2013 |
| Time held | 1 month and 11 days |
Merrill Edward Newman (May 20, 1928 – January 17, 2022) was a businessman and former United States Army officer. In 2013, he was arrested in North Korea and released 42 days later.