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Arthur
Knight
Noble
POW (WWII) KIA
October 2, 1904

–

November 1, 1943

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur Noble graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. He was a guerrilla leader in the resistance forces in the Philippine Islands after the fall of Corregidor, suffered as a Prisoner of War and then was executed while in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts)

    Division:

    11th Division, Philippine Army

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Volume 4: FED11, General Orders No. 6 (1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Knight Noble (ASN: 0-17780), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), 11th Division, Philippine Army, in action against the enemy during the defense of Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Noble, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    45th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    United States Army Forces in the Philippines, Northern Luzon

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Knight Noble (ASN: 0-17780), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Knight Noble (ASN: 0-17780), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 1 November 1943.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    45th Infantry Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Authority: American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Knight Noble (ASN: 0-17780), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, and subsequently with the Philippine Guerilla Forces, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Noble was a guerilla leader in the Northern Luzon area of the Philippines after the surrender of the American forces in 1942. He organized resistance to the enemy until his capture and subsequent execution at the hands of his captors. Lieutenant Colonel Noble’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.