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William
Harper
Phillips
POW (WWII)

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Philippine Islands

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    January 4, 1942 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Harper Phillips (NSN: 0-98981), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces during fighting in the Philippine Islands, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in 1945.