Joseph L. Smith

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Private First Class Joseph L Smith cross grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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POW

County:

Hettinger

Date of Loss:

1942-04-15

Branch of Service:

Army

Rank:

Private First Class

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:

194th Tank Battalion

Circumstances:

Died while in POW status. Took part in the Bataan Death March, where he was killed by a Japanese guard and buried. After the war his remains were recovered.

Biography:

Buried at Manila American Cemetery.

Joseph L. Smith

World War II (WWII) - POW

World War II (WWII)
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POW