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Arthur
Earnest
Foote
POW (WWII) KIA

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Captured at Guam and held by the Japanese as a Prisoner of War, Arthur Foote was killed in captivity when U.S. B-29 bombers attacked Japan on July 25, 1945.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Japan)

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1941 – July 25, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Machinist’s Mate First Class Arthur Earnest Foote (NSN: 3855619), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese when his Gun Boat YP-17 was seized during the invasion of Guam on 8 – 9 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on 25 July 1945.