John C. Ulmer

Chief Pharmacist Mate John C Ulmer grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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POW
Fallen

County:
Cass

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Chief Pharmacist Mate
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Chief Pharmacist's Mate John Cassady Ulmer, United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Biography:

born Lisbon, ND 9 Jul 08; resident Cass County, ND; entered US Navy Mpls, MN 23 Feb 26; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; died in service 13 Dec 44, Manila Bay, PI; buried in Lot 4, Block 32, Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, ND.