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USMC PFC Seldon T. White 1/5/1922-7/7/1943

 

Stationed with the US Marines at the US Consulate in Shanghai, China as a radio operator before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His unit was evacuated to the Philippines where they fought with the US Army. Taken prisoner, he escaped and was executed along with MM1C Earl Vance Wilson, who escaped with him, and was buried in secret away from the camp on July 7, 1943 on Palawan Island, Philippines. Volunteers are still searching for their graves. To read more click on the links below.

 

 

 

 

 

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