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Arthur Grimes
First Name:
Arthur
Middle Name:
J.
Last Name:
Grimes
Birthplace:
Indiana
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His wife published Philippine Postscripts to give to ~800 families of men captured by the Japanese in the Battle of the Philippines. Grimes was executed while a Japanese POW held in the Philippines. Wife later moved to Ft. McClellan, AL.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte News 9-19-45
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mrs. Marie Moorman Grimes, lived in the Philippines with her husband until evacuated in Feb 1941; married ~1930.: 1723 Beverly Dr. with her mother, Charlotte, NC Mrs. T. S. Moorman of Charlotte - mother-in-law
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army
Military Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Military Unit:
Infantry
KIA Date:
4/15/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Cebu, Philippines
Military Details:
Served in WWI, Manila and Cebu, Philippines
Source:
Newsprint, NARA World War II Prisoners of War Data File