PFC James Melvin Carter was born on August 25, 1919, in Graves County, Kentucky, and was the son of Henry D. Carter and Regina Lois
Sgt. John Walter Wood Jr. was the son of John W. Wood Sr. and Bridget Dunlavey-Wood and was born on March 11, 1914, in Milton,
Both new and old men were given furloughs home to say their goodbyes while other men had to remain on base to perform their duties.
PFC George Hadley was born on June 1, 1902, in Brazil, Indiana, to George W. Hadley and Christina Hoag-Hadley, and had one sister. He left
Lonnie L. Gray was a soldier who served in World War II as a member of the Kentucky National Guard and was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese in the Philippines. His story is one of hardship, resilience, and perseverance. Despite the challenges he faced, he never lost hope and remained committed to his duty as a soldier. From his enlistment to his liberation, his journey is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the war. Discover the full story of Pvt. Lonnie L. Gray and his experiences in the military at BataanProject.com.
Pvt. Harry John Noworul was born in Chicago on June 20, 1917. He was the son of Walter Noworul and Veronica Kaczmarczyk-Noworul and the brother
Lt. Col. Ernest Brumaghim Miller was born on September 15, 1898, in Gloversville, New York, to George J. Miller and Adelaide Brumaghim-Miller. With his sister,
Pvt. John Robert Merriman was born on February 26, 1917, in Greene County, Ohio to John D. Merriman and Loretta C. Weber-Merriman. His father died
Pvt. Joseph Alexander Mihok was born on September 7, 1917, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it is known he had a sister. In 1930, he was
Sgt. John Miklo was born on February 15, 1917, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Andrew Miklo and Lena Cipka-Miklo. With his two sisters and one
Pvt. John Mikula was born on June 21, 1918, in McDonald, Pennsylvania, to Frank Mikula and Victoria Prezeklasa-Mikula, and had three sisters and two brothers.
Pvt. Clayton Marzell Miller was born on March 12, 1920, in Powell, Missouri, to Julius “Jack” Miller and Aminta Doles-Miller, and had a sister and
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