Illinois National Guardsman called to federal service as a member of B Company, 192nd Tank Battalion. At Ft. Knox, he was transferred to Hq Company when the company was created. Served in the Philippine Islands during the first battles of World War II involving American tanks. Became a Prisoner of War when Bataan was surrendered to the Japanese on April 9, 1942. Sent to Japan for labor where he died from dysentery and pneumonia.
For additional information, go to:
Proviso East High School Bataan Commemorative Research Project
For additional information, go to:
Proviso East High School Bataan Commemorative Research Project
Illinois National Guardsman called to federal service as a member of B Company, 192nd Tank Battalion. At Ft. Knox, he was transferred to Hq Company when the company was created. Served in the Philippine Islands during the first battles of World War II involving American tanks. Became a Prisoner of War when Bataan was surrendered to the Japanese on April 9, 1942. Sent to Japan for labor where he died from dysentery and pneumonia.
For additional information, go to:
Proviso East High School Bataan Commemorative Research Project
For additional information, go to:
Proviso East High School Bataan Commemorative Research Project
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