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Arthur Diaz was among the Prisoners of War aboard the Prison Ship ARISAN MARU, which was sunk by the U.S.S. SHARK (SS-314) on October 24, 1944.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Pharmacist’s Mate

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    December 10, 1941 – October 24, 1944

    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Arthur Irving Diaz (NSN: 2146125), United States Navy, a former crewman on the submarine U.S.S. SEADRAGON (SS-194), was captured in the Philippine Islands and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on 24 October 1944.