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Bob
Stuart
Seashols
POW (WWII)

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Ohio

Bob Seashols was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Bittern (AM-36), serving in the Philippine Islands. After the ship was severely damaged on December 10, 1941, and subsequently scuttled to prevent the vessel from falling into enemy hands, he and his surviving comrades joined the ground forces in defense of Bataan and Corregidor. He was subsequently captured and interned as a Prisoner of War.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ship’s Cook Second Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – February 5, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Ship’s Cook Second Class Bob Stuart Seashols (NSN: 2832370), United States Navy, a former crewman of the U.S.S. BITTERN (AM-36), was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his recovery by U.S. Forces which liberated the Bilibid Prison Camp on 5 February 1945.