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Marcus
Butler
Boulware
MIA (WWII) KIA

Marcus Boulware was serving in the Philippines in World War II and was captured after the fall of the Island and held as a Prisoner of War. He survived the sinking of the Oryoku Maru, but died while waiting to board the Brazil Maru.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    371st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 28 – October 6, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) Marcus Butler Boulware, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Boulware distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Hill 188, France, 28 September to 6 October 1918, in capturing an enemy strong point.