Robert J Compton of New Mexico became a Prisoner of War during World War II.
Serving in the U.S. Army, Coast Artillery Corps, CAC: COAST ARTILLERY CORPS or AMP: ARMY MINE PLANT, Robert was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Tokyo POW Camp (Shinjuku) Tokyo Bay Area 35-140. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Robert was in 200 Region/Regiment Office of the Secretary of War Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.
A Salute and Thank You for your service Robert.
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