Amos, Robert

Battle of Corregidor 1942

Date of birth:: 1917
Date of death:: October 24th, 1944 (Arisan Maru)
Mentioned on:: American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:: 254404
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Prisoner of War Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sergeantl Robert A. Amos (MCSN: 254404), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Combat Action Ribbon

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Good Conduct Medal - Marine Corps

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

China Service Medal - Navy and Marine Corps

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

With star

China Service Medal - Navy and Marine Corps

American Defence Service Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

American Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

With star

World War Two Victory Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Philippines Defence Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sharpshooter Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

USMC Basic Qualification Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- TogetherWeServed - Connecting US Marines

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Bataan Death March Memorial

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