Robert K Bates of Pennsylvania became a Prisoner of War during World War II.
Serving in the U.S. Army, Ordnance Department, ORD: ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, Robert was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Hoten POW Camp (Mukden) Manchuria 42-123. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Robert was in Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.
A Salute and Thank You for your service Robert.
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