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Buehler, William F.

Service number:
286355
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

William F. Buehler served during the Second World War as Private 1st Class on Wake Island with the 1st Defence Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private First Class (Marine)
Unit:
1st Defence Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps
Description:
"Was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Wake Island on 23 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control at the end of the war."
Prisoner of War Medal

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