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Roy
A.
Wenholz
POW (WWII) KIA

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Machinist’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    March 1, 1942 – Died in Captivity
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Machinist’s Mate Second Class Roy A. Wenholz (NSN: 3811750), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces after the sinking of the U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30) on 1 March 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.