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Roy
Thompson
Lile
POW (WWII) KIA

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Roy Lile was captured and taken prisoner in the fall of Guam, December 8 – 9, 1945. He died of malnutrition while in captivity, on or about January 1, 1943.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Storekeeper

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Japan)

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1941 – January 1, 1943
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Chief Storekeeper Roy Thompson Lile (NSN: 2869684), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese during the fall of Guam on 9 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 1 January 1943.