The POWs and internees include:
78 | held by Germans |
472 | held by Japanese (1 woman) |
141 | held by Germans and Japanese |
2 | held by Italians and Germans |
25 | unknown |
98 | Died while POW |
718 | Total |
Age - at time of capture
Home - home address of designated next of kin [PI= Philippine Islands, PR=Puerto Rico]Please contact us with any additions or corrections. usmm.org @ comcast.net
We realize that in some cases the number of POWs listed below does not match the number listed on the Ships Sunk and Damaged pages.
Admiral Y. S. Williams Scuttled in Kowloon on 12/25/41 (29 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age |
Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Adams | Charles Wigton | 41 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Blaich | August Louis | Oakland CA | Wiper | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Released | |
Butler | Charles G. | 39 |
Seaman | Japanese: Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Cady | Charles E. | 47 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Casale | Michael Jr. | 25 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Christensen | Harold | Denmark | Oiler | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Died POW Japanese | |
Davis | Paul W. | Los Angeles CA | Oiler | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Died POW Japanese 03/28/44 Buried Honolulu NatCem | |
Disper | Loren Anthony | Los Angeles CA | Radio Oper. | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Goldman | Harry | San Francisco CA | Ch. Engineer | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Died POW Japanese | |
Hansen | Thorwald | San Francisco CA | A.B. | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; commited suicide | Died POW Japanese (suicide) | |
Howley | William | 39 |
Seaman | Japanese: Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Hughes | Lycurgus Gordon | Chico CA | 4th Engineer | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Huston | Parkman Scott | 45 |
Seattle WA | F/W | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released |
Lindgren | William | Stockholm Sweden | Carpenter | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Maulonis | John R. | San Francisco CA | Bosun | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Michaelson | Irving | Los Angeles CA | Steward | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Nielsen | Carl Twed | San Pedro CA | Messman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Nystrom | Fred | Seattle WA | Captain | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Olsen | Jakob Albert Thor | Vashon Island WA | 3rd Mate | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Pedersen | Halfdan Olaus | North Hollywood CA | 1st Engineer | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Released | |
Randeberg | Martin | Los Angeles CA | Chief Mate | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Ravn | Harold P. | 34 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Released 8/42 on Gripsholm | |
Riley | Mark Francis | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Sandstrom | Ivar [Ivan] | San Pedro CA | 2nd Mate | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released | |
Sundberg | Gus H. | 41 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong; Sime Rd Intern Camp | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Swaney | Howard E. | 39 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Ward | Harry C. | 44 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Exchanged 08/42 on Gripsholm | |
Weisman [Wiseman] | Compton | 26 |
Seaman | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon; Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Released 8/42 on Gripsholm | |
White | Alva Victor | Amarillo TX | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: Shumshuipo camp Kowloon | Released |
American Leader shelled, torpedoed, and sunk by Michel in South Atlantic
09/10/42 (39 men)
Story of American Leader
Lastname | Firstname | Age |
Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Albert | Sidney Muller | Pisgah Forest NC | Cook | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Died Sumatra 5/28/45 | |
Bowens | George Henry | New York NY | Pantry | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Cohen | Joseph | New York NY | Radio Operator | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
DAmbrose | Ernest William | 18 |
New York NY | Wiper | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java &Kyushu | Released |
Delaney | Francis J. | Philadelphia PA | A.B. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Denzler | Herman Richard | Grosse Point MI | Oiler | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Dickinger | Charles Jr. | Brooklyn NY | Deck Maint. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Duffy | George William | 20 |
Newburyport MA | 3rd Mate | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released |
Gorski | Stanley Edward | West Allis WI | Bosun | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Grover | William Augustine | Alamosa CO | Oiler | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Harrison | Moody Clay | New York NY | A.B. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Junyo Maru 9/18/44 | |
Hickey | Bernard Joseph | Bloomfield NJ | Chief Mate | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Hiza | Frank | Little Neck NY | Deck Maint. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Hoag | Harold Austin | Guilford College NC | Messman | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Kalloch | Carl Hazelton | Rockland ME | O.S. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Kamins | Eric Otto | Hoboken NJ | 3rd Engineer | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java &Kyushu | Released | |
Lee | Walter Hay | Los Angeles CA | 2nd Mate | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Junyo Maru 9/18/44 | |
Marcinkus | Anthony Joseph | Gardner MA | Wiper | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Kyushu | Released | |
McKinnon | Alexander Angus | Brooklyn NY | Oiler | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Moss | Arthur Ray | Dublin TX | Wiper | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Paris | Patrick | Chester PA | 1st Engineer | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Patocka | Frank James | Berwyn IL | A.B. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Pedersen | Haakon Andrew | Brooklyn NY | Master | German: Michel & Uckermark; Japanese: Java; Shirakawa on Taiwan & Mukden Manchuria | Released | |
Pekich | Steve | New Orleans LA | O.S. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Died Japanese Sumatra 12/26/44 | |
Porchia | Giovanni Michael | Jamaica NY | O.S. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Kyushu | Released | |
Potocny | Ferdinand J. | Utility | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | ||
Pride | Kenneth Jerry | Tulsa OK | A.B. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Kyushu | Released | |
Reilly | Robert James Jr. | Streator IL | 3rd Engineer | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Savuca | Giuseppe | New York NY | Messman | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Shershun | Alexander | Somerville MA | 4th Mate | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Silva | Henry (Enrique) | Boston MA | Messman | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Smith | Maurice Berney | Portland OR | A.B. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Stallman | Frank Everett | San Francisco CA | 2nd Engineer | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Junyo Maru 9/18/44 | |
Sutherland | Neville | Baltimore MD | Chief Cook | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Trotta | Pasquale Aloysius | Bronx NY | Utility | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Walsh | Christopher James | Bronx NY | Messman | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java, Sumatra | Released | |
Williams | Louis R. | Taunton MA | Eng. Maint. | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Young | Charles Joseph | New Orleans LA | Jr. Engineer | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Died on Tomahaku Maru 6/26/44 | |
Zombeck | Michael James | Yonkers NY | 3rd Cook | German: aboard Michel, Uckermark; Japanese: Java | Released |
Atlantic Sun torpedoed and sunk in North Atlantic by U-607 on 02/15/43 [Golobich was sole survivor]
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Golobich | William | 21 | Duquesne PA | Deck Maint. | U-607, German: Milag Nord | Released 1/15/45 on Gripsholm |
Aust (Norwegian flag) attackedin South Atlantic by aircraft from raider Thor, shelled by Thor, sunk by bomb placed on board 04/03/42 (3 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Faulkner | Francis Alphonse | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands | Galleyman | German: Thor; Japanese POW camps | Released | |
Fye | Abraham | New York NY | F/W | German: Thor; Japanese POW camps | Released | |
Knudsen | David Faye | CT | 1st Mate | German: Thor, Ramses | Released early 1943 |
Bateau shelled and sunk in PQ-13 Murmansk Run by destroyer Z-26 on 03/29/42 (5 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Aerts | Frans | 32 | Duffel Belgium | Coal Passer | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Berg | Jacob | 27 | Faroe Islands | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Morvik | John | 51 | Bergen Norway | Chief Engineer | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Suchanko | Edward | 19 | Montreal Canada | Carpenter | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Sykes | Derek B. | 33 | Christ Church Hants England | Chief Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Caddo torpedoed and sunk in North Atlantic by U-518 on 11/23/42 (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Lande | Bendik | Staten Island NY | Chief Mate | German: U-518, Milag Nord | Released 02/45 | |
Muller | Paul B. | Hillside NJ | Captain | German: U-518; German hospital Rotenburg | Died Germany 4/27/43 |
Cape Decision torpedoed and sunk in North Atlantic by U-105 on 01/27/43 (2 men taken from lifeboat aboard submarine and released)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Unknown | Unknown | Third Engineer | German: U-105 | Briefly held aboard submarine | ||
Unknown | Unknown | A.B. | German: U-105 | Briefly held aboard submarine |
Capillo bombed and sunk in Philippines 12/26/41 [Date provided by member of crew] (38 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Alness | Mark Gerhard | Canton SD | Deck Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Andreasen | Oscar William | San Pedro CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Ball | John Baptist | Seattle WA | Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW | |
Barter | Fred | Los Angeles CA | Cook | Japanese: Santo Tomas prison and civilian internee Philippines [also listed as Los Banos] | Released | |
Bartolomeo | Nick | Long Beach CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Buckalew | Donald Howland | Long Beach CA | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Calgan | Hugo | Ferguson MO | Oiler | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Cook | Herman | Rosendale MA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW | |
Dedegas | Basel [Basil] | Seattle WA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Depue | Rodney Albert | Portland OR | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Dragset | Ingie | Tacoma WA | Carpenter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Dreyer | Karl Olaf | Seattle WA | Captain | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Erickson | Harry Eric | New Britain CT | Radio Operator | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Gates | William Henry | Seattle WA | Ch. Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW 01/20/44 | |
Hill | Felipe | Napa CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW | |
Holt | Jack Berger | Seattle WA | 3rd Mate | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Holton | Patrick Merell | Chester PA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW | |
Johnson | Oscar Carl | Seattle WA | Bosun | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Died Japanese POW | |
Johnson | Walter | Seattle WA | 2nd Mate | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Larsen | Anton Essendorf | Staten Island NY | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Leftridge | Claude Alfred | Seattle WA | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Long | Frank Eugene | Portland OR | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Lundquist | Carl Axel | Seattle WA | Chief Mate | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
McMullin | Joseph | San Pedro CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Mitchell | William Thomas | San Francisco CA | Engine Cadet | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Morrison | Robert Neilon | Ogden UT | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Nicholson | James Francis | Irwin PA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
O’Connor [O’Conner] | Clarence | Tacoma WA | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Porter | William Quincy | Logansport IN | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Quillinan | Francis William | San Francisco CA | Wiper | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Ross | George | Redondo Beach CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Ryall | Theodore Lee Jr | Elk City ID | Wiper | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Rydberg | Carl Gunnar | Hilo HI | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Shaw | Herbert Wesley | Seattle WA | 1st Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Steeves | Edward James | Lynn MA | Oiler | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Wade | Sinica Seth | Seattle WA | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Ward | Herbert | Chicago IL | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Weil | Charles William | Vashon WA |
3rd Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Carlton torpedoed and sunk by U-88 in PQ-17 on Murmansk Run on 07/05/42 (31 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Akins | James Edward | Baltimore MD [New Britain CT] | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Ashworth | Joseph Vincent | Ft. Lauderdale FL | Chief Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Blockston | Charles F. | 20 | Baltimore MD | Oiler | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Castillo | Teodoro | Capiz PR | Steward | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Cayanan | Bennie Sandal | Philadelphia PA | Messman | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Daley | Charles Merton | West Palm Beach FL | Wiper | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Dooley | Wayne Allerton | Martensville IN | O.S. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Drews | Andrew William | Nashville TN | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Eales | John Wesley | Philadelphia PA | Messman | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Feldheim | Walter E. | Baltimore MD | 2nd Engineer | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Fosse | Olaf O. | Chicago IL | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Frank | Vernon Lawson Jr. | Philadelphia PA | Jr. 3rd Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Frommelt | Frederick S. | Baltimore MD | Messman | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Gonzales | Milton Hugh | New Orleans LA | 3rd Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released 02/45 | |
Hansen | Ragnavald | Galveston TX | Captain |
German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Honrubia | Victor | Philadelphia PA | Cook | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Hurley | George Dewey | Chelsea MA | 2nd Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Johnson | Edward Herman | Seattle WA |
O.S. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Kelly | William Patrick | Baltimore MD | Bosun | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Lafont | Voltaire H. | New Orleans LA | Radio Oper. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
March | Paul Leslie | Philadelphia PA | Deck Engineer | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
McDonough | Roland Patrick | Victorville CA | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Menez | Jesus | Benga Capiz PI | Utility | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Mooney | Thomas Joseph | New Orleans LA | Chief Engineer | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Pielago | Bernard | Philadelphia PA | 2nd Cook | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Riggins | George Allen | Norfolk VA | Wiper | German: Milag Nord | Released 02/45 | |
Roden | Francis | Martville NY | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Rose | Joseph Carroll | Baltimore MD | F/W | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Seato | John J. | Baltimore MD | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Stankiwicz | Walter | Baltimore MD | O.S. | German: Milag Nord | Released 02/45 | |
Thatch | Joseph | Kiev Russia | F/W | German: Milag Nord | Released |
City of Flint torpedoed and sunk by U-575 in approaches to Mediterranean
01/25/43 (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Daigle | Robert | 62 | Lawrence MA | Chief Cook | U-575; German: Milag Nord | Released |
Collingsworth/Taiyuan These men signed off Collingsworth to volunteer as crew on Taiyuan, a British ship charted by US Army to bring supplies to Corregidor. Attacked and sunk in South China Sea by Japanese ships 03/08/42 (5 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Barr | William B. | Oiler | Japanese: Java | Died POW Japanese | ||
Godfrey | Clifford Leslie | Seattle WA | Steward | Japanese: Java | Released | |
Horn | Rockwell Alonzo | Cheney WA | A.B. | Japanese: Java | Released | |
Woodruff | Roy Edgar | O.S. | Japanese: Java | Died POW Japanese | ||
Young | Carl Olof | Bellingham WA | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: Java | Released |
Connecticut torpedoed and sunk South Atlantic by Michel 04/23/42 (17 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Blanchard | Hilton | Mamou [Manca] LA | Utility | Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Released | |
Bogardus | Francis Byron | Eureka IL | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Brignac | Theodore | Port Arthur TX | Cook | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; died Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Died POW Japanese 04/23/42 | |
Carroll | Willard Michael | Port Arthur TX | Chief Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Fukuoka #3-b | Released | |
Grant | Rabie | Detroit MI | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Jones | Ebert Monroe | Choice TX | Chief Cook | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Kuntze | Alfred Ernst | Port Arthur TX | F/W | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Released | |
Mason | Ira Simon | Brooklyn NY | 1st Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Matte | Edmond | Eunice LA | Utility | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Released | |
McCray | Galen | Houston TX | Chief Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Paul | Manford Lee |
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Crichton AL | F/W | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japans | Released |
Powney | Henry Clark | Tampa FL | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama | Released | |
Shavers | c | Pass Christian MS | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Released | |
Steen | Norman | Beaumont TX | 3rd Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3-b | Died POW Japanese04/05/43 | |
Theriot | Stephen | Port Arthur TX | Wiper | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3-b Japan | Released | |
Tyler | Robert Gray | Port Arthur TX | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3-b Japan | Released | |
Zezotarski | Eugene John | Central Falls RI | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Yokahama; Camp Fukuoka #3-b | Released |
Crusader (Panama flag, former Danish Brosund) - torpedoed and sunk in North Atlantic 11/14/41 by U-561 approx. 33 killed, 1 POW)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Barreto | Edward | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Coal Passer | German: Milag Nord | Released |
Dona Aurora (Philippine flag) torpedoed and sunk in South Atlantic by Italian submarine Tazzoli on 12/25/42 (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Oliver | John LeRoy | Norfolk VA | 3rd Engineer | Italian: Tazzoli, German: Milag Nord | Exchanged 01/15/45 | |
Unknown | Italian: Tazzoli, German: Milag Nord | Unknown |
El Lago (Panama flag) torpedoed and sunk in North Atlantic by U-615 on 10/11/42 [2 men sole survivors]
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Abrahamsen | Finn | Kristiansand Norway | Captain | German: U-615, La Rochelle France prison, Milag Nord | Repatriated 7/30/45 | |
Baas | Gerrit | New York NY | 1st Engineer | German: U-615; La Rochelle France hospital & prison; Milag Nord | Repatriated 8/29/45 |
Gertrude Kellogg damaged by bombing in Philippines 12/08/41 (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Nicoll | David | Brooklyn NY | Chief Mate | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Unknown | A.B. | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Henry Keswick, tug used to supply Corregidor (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Williams | Hugh Hoskyn | 49 | NEW ZEALAND | Master | Japanese: Died POW. Buried Hong Kong Sai Wan War Cemetery | Died POW 01/01/45 |
Berkowitz | Morris | San Francisco CA | Waiter on President Grant | Served on Henry Keswick. Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 |
Honomu torpedoed and sunk by U-456 in PQ-17 on Murmansk Run 07/05/42 (6 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Elliot | Irving M. | San Diego CA | Radio Oper. | German: U-209, Milag Nord | Released | |
Faddegon | Frank C. | Vancouver BC Canada | Deckhand | German: U-209, Milag Nord | Released | |
Monteverde | John F. | Savannah GA | A.B. | German: U-209, Milag Nord | Released | |
Ojea | Juan | La Perla PR | F/W | German: U-209, Milag Nord | Released | |
Petro | Paul Jerome | Texas City TX | O.S. | German: U-209, Milag Nord | Released | |
Strand | Fredrik Andersen | 36 | Oakland CA | Captain | German: U-456, Milag Nord | Released |
Jean Nicolet torpedoed and sunk in Indian Ocean by Japanese submarine I-8 on 07/02/44. Men ordered from lifeboats onto deck of sub and forced to run gantlet. Submarine dived with men - hands tied behind their backs- on deck. (42 crew plus O'Gara, WSA representative)
Last | First | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Beeson | Harold Eugene | 28 | Salem OR | Cook | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Bird | Sterling Leroy | 24 | Proctor MN | Utility | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Brandon | Willis Lee | 28 | Baltimore MD | Oiler | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Butler | Ermal | 24 | Los Angeles CA | Utility | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Carlin | Clement | 42 | Glendale CA | Chief Mate | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Carstairs | Jack Ed Jr. | 21 | Richmond CA | O.S. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Christen | Walter Aloysius | 21 | San Mateo CA | A.B. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Downing | Howard Richard | 24 | Arlington WA | Oiler | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Flury | William B. | 18 | Chiloquin OR | 2nd Cook | Japanese: I-8 | Released |
Harding | Dexter Jr. | 29 | Joplin MO | Steward | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Hess | George K. | 19 | Berkeley CA | A.B. | Japanese: I-8 | Released |
Horgersheimer [Horgesheimer] |
Russell Edwin | 31 | Gary IN | Oiler | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Husten | James Alfred | 17 | San Francisco CA | O.S. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Kagy | Donald Lynn | 27 | Cleveland OH | Purser | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Kean | Richard LeRoy | 18 | Kennewick WA | O.S. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Lee | Harold R. | Dunbar WV | Messman | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Martinez | Ernest Paul | 33 | Sacramento CA | Wiper | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
McDonald | Donald Calvin | 17 | Bremerton WA | F/W | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
McDougall | John | Berkeley CA | A.B. | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Medlock | Troy | 30 | San Francisco CA | Cook | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Mitchem | Paul L. | San Francisco CA | Deck Engineer | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Musser | William Michael | 18 | Lancaster PA | Messman | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Nilsson | David Martin | Oakland CA | Master | Japanese: I-8; Java | Died Japanese POW | |
O'Gara | Francis J. | Philadelphia PA | WSA representative | Japanese: I-8; Java, Yokahama | Released | |
Peshen | Stanley | 47 | South Boston MA | Bosun | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Pyle | Charles E. | Lodi CA | 1st Engineer | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Reser | Paul | 23 | New Lebanon OH | Messman | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Roach | Floyd Walter | 27 | Park City UT | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Rosenbaum | Carl | Crockett CA | Fireman | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Rutan | George Morris | 23 | Albany OR | 3rd Mate | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Ruth | Lloyd B. | Akron OH | Wiper | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Selvaggi | Leo John | 36 | Los Angeles CA | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Strong | William Washington Jr. | 24 | Mobile AL | 2nd Mate | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Sullivan | Edward Martin | 18 | West Haven CT | Messman | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Thurman | John William | 47 | San Francisco CA | Chief Engineer | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Tilden | Augustus | Oakland CA | Radio Op. | Japanese: I-8; Java | Died Japanese POW | |
Tilden | Augustus | 40 | Oakland CA | Radio Officer | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Van Ness | Jack C. | Burlingame CA | Carpenter | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Vanderhurst | Stuart R. | San Francisco CA | A.B. | Japanese: I-8 | Released | |
Walker | Floyd Marion | 22 | Albany OR | O.S. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Walker | Robert Wilson | 19 | St. Louis MO | F/W | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Weir | Robert Orval | 31 | El Cerrito CA | O.S. | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Wright | Oswald Samuel | 34 | New York NY | Cook | Japanese: I-8 | Died aboard I-8 |
Jonathan Sturges torpedoed and sunk North Atlantic by U-336 on 02/23/43 (4 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Garrido | Jose | Newark NJ | Oiler | German U-336, German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Pichet | Ralph | New Orleans LA | O.S. | German U-336, German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Stough | Rufus Edward | New Orleans LA | Chief Cook | German U-336, German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Weaver | William Edgar | Natasulga AL | F/W | German U-336, German: Milag Nord | Released |
Justine Foss (tug) captured by Japanese on Wake Island 12/23/41 (5 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Foss | Andrew H. [Drew] | WA | Mate | Japanese: Wake Island; Fukuoka 06B-Mizumaki camp in Japan | Released | |
Lee | Eddie | Deckhand | Japanese: Wake Island; camps in Japan | Released | ||
McInnis | Thomas | Long Beach CA | Master | Japanese: Executed Wake Island | Died Japanese POW 10/07/43 | |
VanValkenburg | Ralph | Tacoma WA | Mate | Japanese: Executed Wake Island | Died Japanese POW 10/07/43 |
M F. Elliot torpedoed by U-502 on 06/03/42. Men rescued from water, held on U-boat for 3 hours before release onto raft. (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
O'Connor | Cornelius F. | O.S. | German: U-502 Released 3 hours | Released 3 hours | ||
Smithson | Raymond | A.B. | German: U-502 Released 3 hours | Released 3 hours |
Malama bombed by float plane from Aikoku Maru in Pacific and scuttled to prevent capture on 01/01/42 [33 men]
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Armstrong | Timothy Eugene | Olympia WA | A.B. | Japanese: on Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Connolly | William John | Berkeley CA | 1st Engineer | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Currie | Jack George | Port Townsend WA | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Died Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka, Japan | Died POW Japanese 07/12/45 | |
De Lima | Ernest | Oakland CA | O.S. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Dela Rosa | Filbert | Oakland CA | Chief Engineer | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Donnelly | David Francis | Philadelphia PA | Oiler | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Dupuich | Leon Ralph | Oakland CA | 2nd Mate | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
English | Richard J. | West Haven CT | 2nd Cook | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Fiske | Stanley F. | Union City CT | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Hickson | Louis Raymond | Charleston MA | 3rd Engineer Engineer | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Houston | Guy Thomas | El Monte CA | O.S. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Howle | Paul Reid | Oklahoma City OK | Oiler | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Johnson | Emil Arthur Valentine | Kalas Sweden | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Kalegas | Theodore | Albany CA | Wiper | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Kea | David Iopa | Honolulu HI | Messman | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Marcus | Joseph | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Mayeda | Kenichi | Puhi Kauai HI | Messman | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Morris | John Emile | Fairfax VT | Deck Engineer | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Olsen | Paulus Gerhard | San Francisco CA | Bosun | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Pena | Nicanor Cruz | Eureka CA | Oiler | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Peters | Malcolm Rutherford |
San Mateo CA | Captain | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Piechura | Julius | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Pollard | Gordon Jeans | Vallejo CA | Chief Mate | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Powers | Leonard Kenneth | Dequeen AR | F/W | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Rietze | Walter M. | San Francisco CA |
Cook | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Riis | Albert | Bornhold Denmark | A.B. | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Smith | Donald Mason | San Francisco CA | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Sterling | Loren | San Francisco CA | F/W | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Died Hakodate prison camp Hokkaido, Japan | Died POW Japanese | |
Stewart | Donald Gilbert | Long Beach CA | Radio Operator | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Stingley | James Victor | San Francisco CA | Wiper | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Vallier | Harold Donald | Petaluma CA | F/W | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Westdyke | Keith M. | Alameda CA | 3rd Mate | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Wilson | Ernest Jr. | Honolulu HI | Messman | Japanese: Aikoku Maru; Japan; Koto Maru; Shanghai; China; Korea; Japan | Released |
President Grant crew left behind in Manila, Philippines result of ship's emergency departure on 12/11/41 (56 men + 1 listed under Henry Keswick)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Bacula | Pio | 38 | Scullion | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Beck | Emsley William | Del Paso Heights CA | Steward | Japanese: Los Banos Philippines | Released | |
Beckwith | Clifford | 24 | Waiter | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Besser | Leo | 35 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: Los Banos Philippines | Released |
Boiser | Pacifico Mendez | 41 | Chicago IL | Laundryman | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Browne | Leslie Calvin | 28 | Manila PI | Janitor | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Burns | James | 43 | New York NY | Waiter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Cassidy | John Patrick | 30 | San Rafael CA | Purser | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Cordero | Rufino | 43 | New York NY | Room Steward | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
De La Huerta | Oscar | Antofagasta Chile | Waiter | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
De Loffe | John | 35 | Newtonville MA | Room Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
DeGuerra | Pedro A. | 43 | 4th Cook | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
DeSoso | Serie | 38 | Scullion | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Flores | Joe Taitano [Tatani] | 34 | Agana Guam [HI] | Oiler | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Friedl | Joseph | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Goeppner | William | 26 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Harms | Lloyd F. | 44 | New York NY | Waiter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Hatton | Ival H. | New Orleans LA | F/WT | Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 | |
Hunt | D'Arcy S. | 32 | Lafayette CA | Waiter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Ing | Alvin Kong | 26 | Honolulu HI | Laundryman | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Johnson | Arthur Burdick | Harlan IA | Rm. Stew. | Japanese: Philippines | Died POW Japanese | |
Kay | Joseph Kerop | 59 | Los Angeles CA | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Kow | Lum | 38 | San Francisco CA | Room Steward | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Kreiselman | Ben | New York NY | Steward | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Lee | Tun Yun | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: Santo Tomas; tranferred to jail | Released 02/03/45 | |
Lowry [Lowrey] | William Arthur | 43 | Columbus OH | Chief Baker | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
McKeown | Hugh Michael | 45 | Brooklyn NY |
Waiter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Mee | Louie [Louis] | 50 | Oakland CA | Laundryman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Meyer | Gustav Henry | Kansas City MO | Porter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Mollart | Stanley V. | 34 | Alameda CA | Saloonman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
OBrien | John Robert | 27 | Detroit MI | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Olferieff | Sergio | A.B. | Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 | ||
Paige | Walter | 29 | New York NY | Galleyman | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Palmatier | Elery Leroy | 29 | Ord NE | Printer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Peffer | Charles John | 45 | Middle Village NY | Butcher | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Roeper | Ludwig Earl | 40 | Hudson NJ | Room Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Ronquille | Apolinario | 44 | Engineer Crew Cook | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Sayre | Bruce | 50 | Wabash IN | Messman | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Scheidl | Rudolph John | 26 | New York NY | Waiter | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Schlosser | John | Bellboy | Japanese: Philippines | Released | ||
Scott | John | 23 | Scullion | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Shaffer | William Robert | 22 | Tacoma WA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Escaped Nov '44; wounded fighting with Hunter ROTC guerillas April '45 |
Spatz | Oswald | 52 | Hoboken NJ | Pantryman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Stewart | John Norman | 37 | Chelsea MA | Jr. 3rd Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Sun | Lew Wah | 23 | Oakland CA | Pantryman | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Suro | Ruben | Santurce PR | Busboy | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Taylor | Willis L. | 31 | Los Angeles CA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Teurnee | Maurice C. | 36 | Los Angeles CA | Painter | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Thomas | Robert Lee | 19 | New York NY | Galleyman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Thompson | David Bill | 34 | Galveston TX | Baker | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Van Den Plas | Pierre G. | 49 | New York NY | Room Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Veles | Simon | 40 | Porter | Japanese: Philippines | Released | |
Weisman | Joseph | F/Wt | Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 | ||
Williams | Jack | 34 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Williams | John | 23 | Pasay Rizal PI | Porter | Japanese: Philippines | Released |
Yartz | John | 44 | Baltimore MD | Janitor | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
President Grant/Henry Keswick Godfrey was crew member from President Grant who volunteered to man tug Henry Keswick which served Manila, Battan, Corregidor (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Godfrey | Raleigh George | 22 | Hoquiam WA | O.S. | Japanese: captured on Corregidor; Philippines; Japan | Released |
President Harrison deliberately grounded off Shanghai
and captured by Japanese 12/08/41 (161 men, 1 woman listed; correct total according
to Master is 156)
SS President Harrison: Master's Report to American President
Lines
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Agnew | James M. Jr. | 21 | Los Angeles CA | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Pootung; Ash Camp | Released 08/45 |
Aki | George | 29 | Honolulu HI | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Allred | Howard Ray | 24 | Los Angeles CA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Lunghwa; Chapei Camp | Released 08/45 |
Alsop | Albert Edward | 41 | Liverpool England | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Anderson | John Sherman | 66 | New York NY | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Araneda | Claude Jr. | 29 | Crockett CA | Janitor | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Pootung | Released |
Atherton | Leonard | 46 | Bronx NY | 2nd Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Barrasa | Joaquin Miguel [Mike] | 21 | San Pedro CA | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Ash Camp; Lunghwa Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Barrett | Lawrence Joseph | 41 | San Francisco CA | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Behrens | Henry William [Hank] | 22 | Santa Barbara CA | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Lunghwa Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Berger | Milton | 32 | South Ozone Park NY | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Pootung; Ash Camp | Released 08/45 |
Bernier | Joseph | 37 | San Francisco CA | Carpenter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Bohn | Ralph Duncan | 34 | Modesto CA | Porter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Bondaruk | John | 26 | Jackson MI | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai; Lunghwa Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Brazil | Matthew Phillip | 24 | Santa Cruz CA | Printer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Bronner | John Frederick | 32 | San Francisco CA | Butcher | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Brookins | Arthur Clifton | 47 | Seattle WA | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Brooks | John Berry | 28 | San Pedro CA | Porter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Bryant | Theodore Leslie | 31 | De Leon Springs FL | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Lunghwa; Chapei Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released 08/45 |
Burnside | Richard | 22 | Seattle WA | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Carlson | Arnold Edwin | Portland OR | Oiler | Japanese: | ||
Chang | Eddie Sue Seong | Honolulu HI | Galleyman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released | |
Chester | Alexander | 64 | Philadelphia PA | Machinist | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
Chun | Clement Tai | 26 | Honolulu HI | Oiler | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Chung | Won Kook | Honolulu HI | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released | |
Claro | Humberto | 42 | Los Angeles CA | Deck. Maint. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Clow | Warner | 41 | New Orleans LA | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Pootung Civilian Assembly Center Shanghai | Released |
Cortez | Fred | 42 | Brooklyn NY | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Darding | William Merritt | 41 | San Francisco CA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Davis | Clarence Edward | 51 | Inglewood CA | Night Watchman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Davis | Robert Conner | 34 | Miami FL | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Devine | John Aloysius | 43 | San Francisco CA | Deck Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Dew | Wong Wing | 37 | Los Angeles CA | Laundryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Diamond | Edward | 49 | Brooklyn NY | Bartender | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died POW Japanese |
Doner | Edward Joseph | 24 | Hollywood CA | Oiler | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Doubleday | Cecil Morton | 39 | Flushing NY | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Lunghwa; Chapei Camp | Released 08/45 |
Downs | Theodore Herbert | 24 | Lyndhurst NJ | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Duentzel | Karl | 47 | Hoboken NJ | Baker | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Dunn | Ray Joseph | 47 | Philadelphia PA | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Dyer | Theodore Samuel | 34 | San Francisco CA | Utility | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Edwards | Charles Henry | 26 | San Francisco CA | Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Eggen | Alfred | 27 | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Elias | Fred | 38 | Honolulu HI | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Elwick | John G. | 29 | Rizal PI | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Enos | August | 49 | Honolulu HI | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died POW Japanese |
Ensley | Bedford | 56 | San Francisco CA | Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Farris | Dan | 40 | San Francisco CA | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Federer | August | 45 | Los Angeles CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Gifford | Lawrence | 45 | San Francisco CA | Porter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Goldstein | Abe | 48 | Oil City LA | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Griffin | John W. | Oakland CA | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released | |
Gruszeczka | Leo J. | 31 | Chicago IL | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hallinan | John Edmund | 25 | San Francisco CA | Clerk | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hamilton | William Earl Jr. | 43 | San Francisco CA | Jr. Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Harris | Jackson Lewelling | 21 | Oakland CA | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Pootung; Chapei Camp | Released 08/45 |
Heath | Clarence | 29 | Philadelphia PA | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hebble | Joseph Ditlow | 55 | Wichita KS | Jr. Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Hedgepath | Collins Merkerson | 49 | Pomaria SC | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Herbert | Alfred | 31 | New York NY | 3rd Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hickman | Samuel | 57 | Bronx NY | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hoffman | John Taylor | 45 | Brooklyn NY | Butcher | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released 08/45 |
Holzer | Myron | 54 | Chicago IL | Purser | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Holden | Daniel Adonis | 36 | San Francisco CA | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Holland | Edmund Joseph | 58 | San Francisco CA | Reefer Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hornlein | Hugo Albert | 58 | San Francisco CA | Plumber | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Howard | Theodore Sidney | 25 | Alameda CA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Hugh | Paul | 21 | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released | |
Ingraham | William Samuel | 40 | Miami FL | Deck Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Jones | Norman | 39 | Hay Lake England | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Joseph | Stephen | 49 | San Diego CA | Deck Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Jost | Fred George | 40 | Dallas TX | A.B./Bosun | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Kamki | Frank | 41 | Detroit MI | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
Kantzer | William Kay Sr. | 27 | San Marino CA | Purser | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Kelleher | Thomas | 36 | St. Louis MO
|
A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Keyes | Charles | 39 | San Pedro CA | Reefer Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Kim | Byueng Doo | 32 | Honolulu HI | Linen Keeper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai 31-121 | Released |
Kim | John Tai Leong | 19 | Wahiawa HI | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Kim | Sun Sung (Richard) | 23 | Honolulu HI | O.S. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Knowles | Frank Lang | 23 | Seattle WA | Jr. 3rd Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Kulesha | John A. | 22 | Katonah NY | Galleyman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Kulper | Fred Harry | 32 | Los Angeles CA | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released |
Lamson | Thomas David | 55 | Flint MI | 1st Engineer Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Lan | Gee Chow | 39 | Hong Kong China | Laundryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Ledesma | Manuel | 18 | Honolulu HI | Messman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Lee | John | Chief Baker | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW | ||
Lenty | John | 47 | Berkeley CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Levy | William | 31 | Paterson NJ | Barber | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Low | Lee | 36 | San Francisco CA | Laundryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Macasu | Esteban | 45 | San Miguel PI | Pantryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Madden | Roy E. | 42 | Half Moon Bay CA | Radio Oper. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Main | Clara | 55 | Middletown NY | Stewardess | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released 1943 |
Mandell | Daniel | 25 | New York NY | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Marois | Charles E. | 21 | San Rafael CA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Massey | George Alexander | 54 | Lynn MA | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Mattos | Carlos | 55 | Lisbon Portugal | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
McDonald | Harold Arthur | 22 | Santa Rosa CA | Clerk | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
McGurk | Frank | 40 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
McKay | Jack Leroy | 49 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released |
Mendes | John | 37 | Honolulu HI | A.B./Bosun | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Meskell | Matthise | 56 | Innis City Ireland | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Miller | Max Frederick | 53 | San Francisco CA | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Monreal | Gilbert | 19 | San Pedro CA | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Moran | John Stephen | 51 | Los Angeles CA | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Morden | Alfred | 53 | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released |
Morgan | Gerald Leopold | 45 | San Francisco CA | Chief Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Morris | Samuel | 49 | Sydney Australia | F/W | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Mortensen | Anders Christian | 38 | Friederichshaven Denmark | Carpenter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Lunghwa; Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
Muller | Clayton | 17 | Honolulu HI | Galleyman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai:Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
Napoleon | John Namomoku | 29 | Waihinu Kauai HI | Jr. Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Newman | Harry Mark | 54 | New York NY | Saloonman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Died Japanese POW |
Norwood | Arthur Lee | 24 | Altis OK | Printer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Olsen | Sydney Oscar | 25 | Oakland CA | 3rd Mate | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
O'Neale | Ervin Ross | 28 | Sioux City IA | Oiler | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Osbourne | Alexander | 38 | Fayetteville NC |
Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Ota | Ben | 20 | Honolulu HI | Galleyman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Paige | Leonard | 36 | Baltimore MD | Baker | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Piekos | Chester | 25 | Salem MA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Pierpont | Joseph Alec | 52 | Sutter CA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died on hospital ship |
Pierson | Orel A. | San Francisco CA | Master | Japanese: Shanghai; Sasebo Naval Hall; Zentsuji camp on Shikoko; Roko Roshi Camp on Honshu | Released | |
Ray | Claude Burton | 59 | Detroit MI | Surgeon | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Richards | Cecil William | 38 | Philadelphia PA | Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Roberts | Ernest Leonard | 50 | Riverside IL | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Roberts | Henry Ambrose | 55 | Harrison NY | Rm. Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Roth | George Joseph | 35 | New York NY | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Released |
Rye | Alfred J. | 28 | San Francisco CA | Electrician | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Sanders | Charles G. | 39 | Walnut Creek CA | Radio Officer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Sasaki | Harry M. | 27 | Loomis CA | Porter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Saxton | John J. | 41 | Brockton MA | Chief Mate | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Schuck | John | 41 | New York NY | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Pootung; Ash Camp | Released 08/45 |
Shapera | Abraham | 24 | Los Angeles CA | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai Pootung; Ash Camp | Released 08/45ß |
Simon | Emile Eugene | 48 | St. Clement France | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Smith | Joseph Charles | 40 | Hollywood CA | Chief Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Smith | William Randolph | 37 | West New York NJ | Oiler | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Soriano | Isaac | 44 | Havana Cuba | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Spak | John | 38 | Bethlehem PA | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Steen | Odin C. | 54 | Culver City CA | Reefer Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan; civilian internee Shanghai: Chapei Camp | Died Japanese POW |
Stolz | Henry | 52 | San Jose CA | Night Watchman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai:Lincoln Avenue Camp | Released |
Sullivan | Thomas Joseph Jr. | 23 | San Francisco CA | Clerk | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Sullivan | Matthew C. | 32 | San Francisco CA | 2nd Mate | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Tashman | William Harold | 32 | New York NY | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai: Pootung; Ash Camp | Released 08/45 |
Thuesen | Jon Harald | 31 | Mountain View CA | Chief Mate | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Toro | Pedro A. | 43 | San Francisco CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Treadway | Jasper Durell | 24 | San Francisco CA | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Triger | Albert | 31 | San Francisco CA | Bellboy | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Utz | Edward | 62 | Alderson PA | Storekeeper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Vanderveer | John | 48 | Jersey City NJ | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: aboard Harrison; Woosong, Kiangwan | Released |
Vike | Ivar Hansen | 65 | Seattle WA | Night Watchman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Villardo | Esteban | 43 | Leyte PI | Porter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Wakeland | Robert Charles | 23 | Los Angeles CA | Wiper | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Webster | John Edmund | 33 | Highland Park MI | Scullion | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Welch | James Wesley | 50 | Atlanta GA | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Wharton | Charles Edward Jr. | 28 | San Francisco CA | Purser | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
White | Wade | 28 | San Francisco CA | Cook | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Witt | Andrew Brand | 50 | Chicago IL | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Wong | Wai Hin | 31 | Armona CA | Utility | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Wright | James | 61 | Berkeley CA | Waiter | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Yarbrough | George E. | 33 | Santa Rosa CA | Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Young | Lui King | 27 | New York NY | Laundryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Died Japanese POW |
Yuen | Wong Bak | 53 | San Francisco CA | Laundryman | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Zaczkiewicz | Chester | 21 | Providence RI | A.B. | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Zucchi | Timothy Edward Jr. | 28 | Rehoboth MA | Bellboy | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Zwerenz | Josef | 38 | New York NY | Room Steward | Japanese: aboard Harrison; civilian internee Shanghai | Released |
Raceland bombed and sunkby aircraft in convoy PQ-13 on Murmansk Run on 03/28/42 (Panama flag) (12 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Barcia | Antonio | New York NY | Oiler | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Godtfredsen | Georg | Marstal Norway | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Hatlestad | O. | Skaare Norway | Chief Mate | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Hickman | Samuel | Bulwell England | Coal Passer | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Jensen | Jens | Langesund Norway | O.S. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Madison | Nicholas | Baltimore MD | Oiler | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Mierzecki | Jose | New York NY | F/W | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Morgensen [Mogensen] | Rasmus | Copenhagen Denmark | 1st Engineer | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Sandvik | K. | Kristiansund Norway | F/W | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Thorjussen [Thoujussen] | Arnholt | Louisville KY | A.B. | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Torgersen | Herman | Oslo Norway | Steward | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Unknown | Unknown | Sweden | German: Milag Nord |
Richard Hovey torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine I-26 in Indian Ocean on 03/29/44 (4 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Margetko | William Valentine | Youngstown OH | A.B. | Japanese: I-26, Japan | Released | |
Simms | Fred Bryan [Frank] | Princeton WV | F/W | Japanese: I-26, Japan | Released | |
Thorsen | Hans | Brooklyn NY | Captain | Japanese: I-26, Japan | Released | |
Turner | Robert Watson | Fair Haven NJ | 2nd Mate | Japanese: I-26, Japan | Released |
Ruth Alexander crew left ashore in Manila, Philippines 12/28/41 (17 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Andresen | Earl Clarence | Gorham NH | Oiler | Japanese: [Bataan-Corregidor] | Released | |
Ashton | Sidney | Watsonville CA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Chung | Alfred | Scullion | [Bataan-Corregidor] Japanese: | Released | ||
Galway | Howard | St. Louis MO | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Gray | Edward James | Brooklyn NY | Oiler | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Harrington | James C. | Portland OR | Oiler | Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 | |
Heatley | William M. | San Francisco CA | F/W | Japanese: | Died POW Japanese | |
Henderson | George William | Warren RI | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Hutchins | Hale L. | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: | Released | ||
Lazo | Paul | Messman | Japanese: | |||
Owens | Arthur G. | Oiler | Japanese: Philippines | Died on Arizan Maru 10/24/44 | ||
Robinson | Graham Post | Geneva NY | O.S. | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Vanderburg | Charles O. | San Francisco CA | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Vernick | Joseph Barry | Honolulu HI | Oiler | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos and Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Von Hess | Jack Colvin | Los Angeles CA | F/W | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Weber | Herman | Wiper | Japanese: [USAT Bataan-Corregidor] | Released | ||
Young | Fook Yin | Porter | Japanese: |
Ruth Alexander crew wounded during bombing and sinking on 12/31/41 and hospitalized in Borneo or Celebes, captured in hospital (1 man)
Nelson | Philip | West Palm Beach FL | Messman | Japanese: Java | Released |
Santa Rita torpedoed, shelled and sunk in North Atlantic on 07/09/42 (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Stephenson | Henry | 69 | Larchmont NY | Captain | German: U-172, Milag Nord | Released 02/45 |
Sawokla shelled, torpedoed and sunk in Indian Ocean by Michel on 11/29/42 (29 men) Story of Sawokla
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Atkociunas | Joseph John | Philadelphia PA | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate Main Camp Japan | Released | |
Becker | Erich | 36 | Massapequa NY | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate POW Camp-Babai - Machi Hokkaido Island | Released |
Bryson | Walter Alan | Philadelphia PA | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate POW Camp-Babai - Machi Hokkaido Island | Released | |
Buckley | Irwin Francis | Waltham MA | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Cebollero | Charles [Carlos] Humberto | New York NY | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate POW Camp-Babai - Machi Hokkaido Island | Released | |
Colmyer | William Theodore | Fairport NY | Carpenter | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Coppenrath | Alfred Francois | San Francisco CA | 2nd Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Malaya POW Camp Malay | Released | |
Cruickshank | Richard Paul | Johnsbury VT | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Malaya POW Camp Malay | Released | |
Cudd | Lewis Edward | Whitney SC | 2nd. Cook | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate POW Camp-Babai - Machi Hokkaido Island | Released | |
Dickman | Otto | Hoboken NJ | Wiper | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Evart | Alfred | Verga Estonia | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Haglund | Elmer W. | Fort Dodge IA | Deck Maint. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Henderson | George | Jersey City NJ | Bosun | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Houk | Norman William Jr | Urbana OH | Jr. 3rd Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Jalet | Sylvian | Glens Falls NY | Radio Officer | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Kelleher | Charles Richard | Brookline MA | Repatriated Seaman [Radio operator] | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Knudsen | John | Tottenville NY | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Mackney | John | New York NY | Steward | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Moreno | Adolpho | Brooklyn NY | 3rd Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Nieves | Ricardo | New York NY | Wiper | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore; Hakodate Main Camp Japan | Released | |
Nilsson | Henry Edvin Alexsander | Malmo Sweden | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Pisarczyk | Andrew | Somerville NJ | Oiler | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Roland | Dennis A. | Dayton OH | 2nd Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Ruiz | Alfonso Castillo | Greensboro NC | Oiler | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Saar | Elnar | Jersey City NJ | Chief Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, Japan: Camp Fukuoka; Zentsuji Shikoku, Japan | Released | |
Sechak | Paul | Nanticoke PA | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Torres | Xavier Joaquin | New York NY | 1st Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Wardell | Clarence Dudley | Bronx NY | Utility | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released | |
Willner | Stanley | Norfolk VA | 3rd Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Singapore, River Kwai Railroad; Katchanburi Thailand; Changi prison Singapore | Released |
Scottsburg/Kahuku - Scottsburg torpedoed, shelled, and sunk by U-161 on 06/14/42, some rescued by Kahuku torpedoed by U-126 on 06/15/42, Gibbs picked up by U-126 [Book: U-Boat Prisoner by Archie Gibbs] (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Gibbs | Archie Carr | 36 | Cincinnati OH | O.S. | German U-126 | Released after 4 days |
Stanvac Calcutta shelled, torpedoed and sunk in South Atlantic on 06/06/42 (Panama flag) (28 men German and Japanese POWs, 1 man German POW only)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Bernstein | Joseph Jacob | 19 | Kansas City MO | Wiper | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japanese: Inrin Temporary on Taiwan; Camp Fukuoka in Japan; Yawata City on Kyushu | Released |
Brown | Macon St. Paul | Beaumont TX | Steward | German: Stier & Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Osaka Main Camp Chikko | Released | |
Clark | Wilmer Joseph | Port Neches TX | Messman | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
De La Houssaye | Jared W. | Nederland TX | 2nd Cook | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
De Long | Alvin Eugene | Groveport OH | F/W | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Elliot | Phillip Colby | Essex Falls NJ | A.B. | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Frederick | Jean | Abbeyville LA | Messman | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Grimm | George Herman | Poughkeepsie NY | 3rd Engineer | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Harris | Dick | Warren TX | O.S. | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Hassan | Sahadi (Saedie) | Brooklyn NY | A.B. | German: Stier, Tannenfels, Val de Grace hospital France, German: Milag Nord | Released 4/28/45 | |
Hyde | Martin William | Jackson Heights NY | O.S. | German: Stier; Died aboard Stier from wounds | 06/07/42 | |
Inge | Edress Bert | Nederland TX | Wiper | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Johnson | Albert Ernest | Geneva OH | O.S. | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka #3 Yahata in Japan | Released | |
Killough | Morris Glenn | Muleshoe TX | Oiler | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Knudsen | Aage Harreby | Providence RI | Chief Mate | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Langston | Herschel | Van Buren AR | Oiler | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Lastra | Jose Marquez | Brooklyn NY | Utility | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Manley | John William | Chester PA | F/W | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Maynard | George Robert | Portsmouth NH | 3rd Mate | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Mont | Arthur Howard | North Swansea MA | 1st Engineer | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka #3-b | Died POW Japanese 03/23/44 | |
Polk | Paul Laverne | Winnsboro LA | A.B. | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka #3-b | Released | |
Reed | James Carl | Sillsbee TX | A.B. | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Sarrazin | Hatswol E. | New Orleans LA | Pumpman | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Siejak | Frank Theodore | Houston TX | F/W | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Small | Robert James | Attleboro MA | Chief Engineer | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Smith | Westcott | San Antonio TX | Bosun | German: Stier, Charlotte Schliemann; Japan: Camp Osaka | Released | |
Stillwell | Fred [Frederick] Gilbert | Gresham OR | Messman | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Walker | Richard Joseph | Clearwater FL | 2nd Engineer | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released | |
Williams | Hoyt | Beaumont TX | 3rd Engineer | German: Stier; Doggerbank; Japan: Camp Fukuoka | Released |
Star of Scotland, Six Masted Schooner, shelled and sunk in South Atlantic by U-159 on 11/13/42 (1 man held briefly)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Flink | Constantine A. | Master | German: Briefly aboard U-159 | Released |
Steel Age torpedoed and sunk in South Atlantic by U-123 on 03/06/42 (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Muniz | Jose | Buenos Aires Argentina | A.B. | German: U-123, German: Milag Nord | Released |
Stella Lykes torpedoed, shelled, and sunk by U-582 in Caribbean on 07/27/42 (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Position | Home | Location | Outcome |
Morrison | Walter Raymond | Chief Engineer | Metairie LA | German: U-582, France, Milag Nord | Released due to health mid 1944 on Gripsholm | |
Wallace | S. Charles | Captain | New Orleans LA | German: U-582, France, Milag Nord | Released |
Stone Street torpedoed and sunk by U-594 in North Atlantic on 09/13/42 (Panama flag) (1 man)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Andersen | Harold | 57 | Floral Park, NY | Captain | German: U-594, Milag Nord | Released |
Vincent torpedoed and sunk by Hokoku Maru and Aikoku Maru in Pacific on 12/12/41 (37 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Amara | Henry | New York NY | Oiler | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Brady | John Joseph | Philadelphia PA | A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Cecchini | Adelmo | New York NY | A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Commer | Wilford Lawrence | Lakeville IN | A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in Korea; Japan; Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai, China | Released | |
Cook | Walter | San Diego CA | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in Korea; Japan; Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai, China | Released | |
Cooley | John Douglas | Jessup MD | O.S. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka, Japan | Released | |
Darlington | John J. | Baltimore MD | Chief Mate | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Days | Matthew Paul | Savannah GA | F/W | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
De Turck | Eugene Bright | Arlington VA | Radio Officer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Demchenko | John H. | Baltimore MD | Wiper | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Died POW Japanese | |
Elwick | Alfred G. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |||
Forno | Eduardo | London England | Chief Cook | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Hermanson | Karl | San Francisco CA | Carpenter | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Jacobson | Oscar Gustav | Riga Latvia | Steward | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Jones | Columbus Dudley | Cambridge MA | 3rd Mate | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, at Woosung Korea, Fukuoka 3-B, Kyushu Japan | Released | |
Jorgensen | Edward | Port Arthur TX | A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Kartovich | William Vincent | Hicksville NY | Bosun | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Kashmet | Ignatz | Carteret NJ | O.S. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Katz | Alfred Sam | Brooklyn NY | Utility | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Konkas | Nickolas | Athens Greece |
Oiler | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Lewis | Robert Joseph | Watertown MA | Chief Engineer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Little | John Wilfred | Watertown MA | 1st Engineer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
MacKinnon | Angus | Rutherford NJ | Master | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Mantigna | Guiseppe | Marcus Hook PA | Messman | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru; Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai | Conflicting data: Died as POW or survived | |
McCaffrey | Joseph Leo | Rockland MA | A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
McClory | John | Bronx NY | Messman | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
McGehee | Henry Walton, Jr. | Eufala AL | 3rd Engineer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Morris | Arthur | New York NY | O.S. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Pasho | Arthur | Bath ME | Wiper | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Pfister | Alfred | New York NY | 2nd Engineer | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Rivera | Ernesto Martinez | New York NY | Oiler | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Rodriquez | Antonio | Yauco PR | F/W | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Seu | Lee | New York NY | Messman | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Simpson | Robert Marshall | Norrison PA | 2nd Mate | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Turchiano | Ralph Deno | 29 | Brooklyn NY | F/W | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released |
Veira | Juan | Buenos Aires Argentina | 2nd Cook | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Vives | Jose | Barcelona Spain |
A.B. | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released | |
Yore | Thomas Thurlow | Stockton CA | Messman | Japanese: Hokoku Maru, Koto Maru, prison camps in China; Korea; Japan | Released |
Wawa scuttled in Hong Kong to avoid capture 12/11/41 (British owned - Panama flag) (3 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Beaty | Truman Carson | Ligonier PA | Wiper | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Bee | Edwin Joseph | El Paso TX | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | ||
Coggeshall | Robert Rowland | Hollywood CA | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
William F. Humphrey shelled, torpedoed and sunk by Michel in South Atlantic on 07/16/42 (26 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Ambos | Leonard George | Newmarket NJ | Chief Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Anderson | John | City Island NY |
Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Bart | Edgar Henry | Staten Island NY | Chief Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Baston | Thomas Joseph | Jersey City NJ | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java; Malaya POW Camp Malay | Released | |
Collins | Ommar [Omar] Floyd | Walker LA | Wiper | German: Michel; Japanese: Java; Malaya POW Camp Malay | Released | |
Cuddihy | Joseph Augustine | Cambridge MA | Oiler | German: Michel; Japanese: Java; Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka, Japan | Released | |
Dacou | Lester John | New Orleans LA | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Davidson | Edward Moore | Shaker Heights OH | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Doherty | John | Mt. Vernon NY | 1st Engineer | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Favorite | Robert E. | San Diego CA | Oiler | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Fritz | Ernest | Berkshire Heights PA | F/W | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Furtado | Aleuriano | Kahuliui Maui HI | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Died POW Japanese | |
Garland | Gerald Hazleton | Chicago IL | Wiper | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Gaurana | Pio | Manila PI | Oiler | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Henderson | Vinson Gunter | Jefferson TX | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Holt | Alfred Edson | 26 | Bloomfield NJ | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released |
Hosey | William Ward | Albany NY | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Died POW Japanese | |
Kavanagh | Francis Joseph | New York NY | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Knutsen | Thomas | Brooklyn NY | 3rd Mate | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Died POW Japanese | |
Manzano | Angel | Spain | Messman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
McArthur | Edward Francis | Kearny NJ | F/W | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
McGaddes | Charles Elvida | Newburyport MA | A.B. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
McKeever | Philip | Brooklyn NY | F/W | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Died on Junyo Maru 9/18/44 | |
Moncrieff | Christopher McKinley | Woodside NY | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released | |
Summerlin | Edwin K. | Savannah GA | 2nd Pumpman | German: Michel; Japanese: Java; Camp Fukuoka #3-b Japan | Released | |
Thalen | Walter Edward | College Park NY | O.S. | German: Michel; Japanese: Java | Released |
William King torpedoed and sunk by U-198 in Indian Ocean on 06/06/43 (1 man) War Shipping Administration Press Release
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Reed | Owen H. | Jacksonville FL | Master | German: U-198; Japanese: Java; Junyo Maru | Died on Junyo Maru 9/18/44 |
Yu Sang (USAT) bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in Philippines on 04/09/42 (2 men)
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Briggs | Harry L. | F/W | Japanese: Philippines | Died POW Japanese | ||
Whittle | Harold A. | Chief Mate | Japanese: Philippines | Died POW Japanese |
American President Lines employee in Manila
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Buckles | Frank Woodruff | Oakland CA | Purser, American President Lines, Manila | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Haven | Lewis Quincy Jr. | 25 | San Francisco CA | Freight Department, American President Lines, Manila | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Ship Unknown (60 men) - If you have any information please contact www.usmm.org e-mail: usmm.org @ comcast.net
Lastname | Firstname | Age | Home | Position | Location | Outcome |
Albano | Salvatore | Brooklyn NY | Messman | Unknown | Released | |
Ali | Nasr Mourad | Alexandria Egypt | A.B. | Japanese: Santo Tomas prison Manila | Released | |
Balano | Felix | Los Angeles CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Barry | Charles Michael | Philadelphia PA | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Shanghai: Pootung | Released | |
Begley | Charles [Charlie] | Cincinnati OH | 2nd Cook | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Bieber | Robert Lyle | Washington DC | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Brockway | Alex Grove | Seattle WA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Brummett | Max Walter | Shanghai China | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Burton | James Edward | Richmond VA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Carabas | George | Washington DC | Unknown | Unknown Internee | Unaccounted | |
Casey | Robert | Unknown | Unknown | Japanese: Stanley Camp Hong Kong | Released | |
Cole | James | Lomita CA | Wiper | Unknown | Released | |
Contrez | Fred | Unknown | Unknown | Japanese: Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai | Released | |
Dermott | Willis John | Los Angeles CA | O.S. | Unknown | Released | |
Downing | Donald Clarke | San Diego CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Dulaney [Delaney] | Frank Lorraine | Tucson AZ | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Dunning | Jack Henry | Grand Rapids MI | A.B. | Unknown | Released | |
Dushek | John, Jr. | Wausaukee WI | Oiler | Unknown | Released | |
Elwood | Joseph Donald | 34 | St. Paul Park MN | Volunteer trucker to Battaan | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos and Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released |
Fayosal | Melchor Callejo | Newark NJ | Unknown | German: Milag Nord | Released | |
Hill | John Noel | Cross Haven County Cork, Ireland | Able Seaman | Philippines | Died in prison camp | |
Hobson | Henry | Dunedin New Zealand | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Horne | Emanuel Joseph | San Francisco CA | Steward | Unknown | Released | |
Hoyt | Jackson Leach | San Francisco CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Hugli | Paul | San Francisco CA | Sculleryman | Unknown | Released | |
Karavas | Jack | Crett Greece | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Kelley | James Francis | Kingman AZ | Second cook and baker | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Kelly | Harold Maxwell | Sausalito CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
La Corte | Laureano | Manila PI | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Lam | Bo Ming | Honolulu HI | Laundryman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Lawler | Kenneth Walker Jr | Inglewood CA | Jr. 3rd Engineer | Unknown | Released | |
Lawry [Lawrey] | Gordon Langford | Burlingame CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Lee | Fred McKinley | Hot Springs AR | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Lee | Victor Marion | Downey CA | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Lewis | Joseph Nathan | Philadelphia PA | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Lynchner | Benjamin | San Francisco CA | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Mangual | Arturo Quinone | Aquirre PR | Janitor | Unknown | Released | |
Mock | Wai Hon | Honolulu HI | Messman | Unknown | Released | |
Montoya | Roman | Gretna LA | Messman | Unknown | Released | |
Neubauer | Paul Bernard | New Orleans LA | Unknown | Unknown | Released | |
Nicholas | John Middleton | Los Angeles CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Norvel [Norvell] | David Fulton | Atlanta GA | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Oliver | John LeRoy | Norfolk VA | Repatriated Seaman | Unknown | Released | |
Persson | Oscar | Los Angeles CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Rogers | Harold Victor | Portland OR | Messman | Unknown | Released | |
Rogers | John Joseph | Jersey City NJ | A.B. | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Rounds | Allen J. | San Francisco CA | O.S. | Unknown | Released | |
Spear | Earl Franklin | New Orleans LA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Stubo | Knutty Christian | Manila PI | Chief Engineer | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Sturman | Charles George | Manila PI | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Sweeny | Ben Patton [Patten] | President Grant or President Harrison | Montebello CA | Purser | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas Philippines | Released |
Taylor | Samuel Sloan | Philadelphia PA | Messman | Unknown | Released | |
Terrill | Thomas Starr | South Pasadena CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Thompson | Pendleton David | San Francisco CA | Wiper | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Thorsen | Severin | Stevenger Norway | A.B. | Unknown | Released | |
Tinling | Don | Glendale CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released | |
Waterbury | Amos Maltby | Long Beach CA | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Wilson | Henry Bernard | Cumberland MD | Unknown | Japanese: civilian internee Santo Tomas, Philippines | Released | |
Wright | Randall William | Paulsboro NJ | Messman | Japanese: civilian internee Los Banos, Philippines | Released |
Sources:
- A Careless Word - A Needless Sinking: A History of the Staggering Losses Suffered by the U.S. Merchant Marine, both in Ships and Personnel, during World War II, Captain Arthur R. Moore, American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Point, NY: 1998
- Santo Tomas Internment Camp 1942-1945, Frederic H. Stevens, Stratford House, Inc, 1946
- Summary of Merchant Marine Personnel Casualties in World War II, US Coast Guard, Washington: Government Printing Office, 1 July 1950
- U.S. Merchant Vessel War Casualties of World War II, Robert M. Browning, Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1996
- The World's Merchant Fleets 1939: The Particulars and Wartime Fates of 6,000 Ships, Roger Jordan, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1999
- The Years of Peril, Cdr. Arthur Gordon, New York: Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. (Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company), 1954, 1994
- The Los Banos Raid: The 11th Airborne Jumps at Dawn, E. M. Flanagan, Jr., Presidio Press, 1986
- U.S. Maritime Commission Press Releases 1942-1947
- Personal correspondence: Captain George Duffy
- Personal correspondence: Gabe Thomas, President, Milag PoW Association, United Kingdom
- Personal correspondence: family members and former prisoners
- Sjomennes Minnehallen i Stavern - Norwegian Seamen's Memorial
- The Mast, "Pen and Brush" [Melchor Fayosal]: August 1945
- Blood and Bushido: Japanese Atrocities at Sea, 1941-1945. Edwards, Bernard, New York: Brick Tower Press, 1997
- Ships of the Esso Fleet in World War II. Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, 1946
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Prisoners of War
Merchant Mariners at Milag Nord POW Camp in Germany
Names of Mariners Died WWII
Names of Mariners Buried National Cemeteries overseas
Government Regulation for Merchant Marine Prisoners of War
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