Joseph L. Smith

Private First Class Joseph L Smith cross grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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POW

County:
Hettinger

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    194th Tank Battalion
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

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.