Maine Genealogy
Source: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947, documenting the period 12/7/1941 - 11/19/1946. (War Department. Adjutant General's Office.)
Orville J. Abbott
Serial Number: 11097724
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Parent Unit Type: Transport or Transport Service
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 28 ___ 1943
Latest Report Date: 18 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Donald K. Adams
Serial Number: O&719864
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 25 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Fernand J. Allaire
Serial Number: 31152136
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 05 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 29 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clifford H. Allen
Serial Number: 31153218
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber (B17, B24)
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 02 March 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Ralph W. Allen
Serial Number: 31400390
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 20 Dec. 1944
Latest Report Date: 16 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Raymond A. Applebee
Serial Number: 31351229
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 17 May 1945
Latest Report Date: 20 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Robert H. Applebee
Serial Number: 31220044
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Middle East Theatre - Yugoslavia
Date Reported Captured: 06 April 1944
Latest Report Date: 17 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Leonide J. Arsenault
Serial Number: 31323440
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 13 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 12 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Frederick W. Atherton
Serial Number: 31318402
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 17 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 17 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Ralph W. Austin
Serial Number: 31218942
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Middle East Theatre - Rumania
Date Reported Captured: 06 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 27 Sept. 1944
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
George E. Bailey
Serial Number: 11031164
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 06 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Charles F. Baird
Serial Number: 11013408
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 31 Aug. 1942
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Walter Banks
Serial Number: 6677774
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 20 Feb. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Donald L. Barker
Serial Number: 11014335
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Light
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 07 Sept. 1944
Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot
While Attempting Escape
Detaining Power: Japan
POW Transport Ships: SS=September Sinking: Shinyo Maru, 7 September 1944
Joseph L. Barna
Serial Number: 11020430
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Air Depot
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 25 Oct. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Adelbert E. Barter
Serial Number: 11016593
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Pursuit, Interceptor
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 24 Oct. 1944
Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot
While Attempting Escape
Detaining Power: Japan
POW Transport Ships: OS=October Sinking: Arisan Maru, 24 October 1944
John P. Batchelder
Serial Number: 11039944
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Light
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 15 March 1944
Latest Report Date: 19 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Howard W. Bates
Serial Number: 31000898
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Field Artillery
Parent Unit Type: Corps
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Tunisia
Date Reported Captured: 14 Feb. 1943
Latest Report Date: 28 Dec. ____
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Ashley R. Bean
Serial Number: O&804587
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber (B17, B24)
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 04 Jan. 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Charles H. Bean, Jr.
Serial Number: 31217247
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Holland
Date Reported Captured: 19 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 15 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
George J. Beaudoin
Serial Number: 31217340
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Holland
Date Reported Captured: 23 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 13 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Leo M. Beaulieu
Serial Number: 31045031
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 10 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 16 April 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Earl Bennett
Serial Number: 11029132
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 24 Oct. 1944
Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot
While Attempting Escape
Detaining Power: Japan
POW Transport Ships: OS=October Sinking: Arisan Maru, 24 October 1944
George A. Bennett
Serial Number: O&811516
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: First Lieutenant or Lt. Jr. Grade
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Troop Carrier
Parent Unit Type: Squadron/Government
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Holland
Date Reported Captured: 23 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 24 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
William F. Berry
Serial Number: 31219677
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: North African Theatre
Date Reported Captured: 05 April 1944
Latest Report Date: 23 Oct. 1944
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Maurice E. Bishop
Serial Number: 31317665
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 23 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 25 Jan. 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Carl J. Blom
Serial Number: O&807979
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Observation (Medium)
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 29 April 1944
Latest Report Date: 24 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
John J. Boland
Serial Number: 31219941
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 18 April 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clayton L. Boston
Serial Number: 31319844
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Switzerland
Date Reported Captured: 05 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 26 March 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Joseph A. Boucher
Serial Number: 11068413
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Field Artillery
Type of Organization: Tank Destroyer
Parent Unit Type: Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Tunisia
Date Reported Captured: 21 Feb. 1943
Latest Report Date: 16 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Marcel O. Bourgoin
Serial Number: 38445207
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 22 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 12 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Thomas S. Bourne
Serial Number: 11013309
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 20 Oct. 1942
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Everett O. Bradeen, Jr.
Serial Number: 11118525
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Technical Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 08 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
George Bragdon
Serial Number: 11043328
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture:
Date Reported Captured: 11 Jan. 1944
Latest Report Date: 09 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Arthur S. Bragg
Serial Number: 31154597
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Technical Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 28 April 1944
Latest Report Date: 04 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Merle R. Briggs
Serial Number: 31317202
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 27 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 29 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Laurent J. Brochu
Serial Number: 31216992
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 12 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 21 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
William C. Brooks, Jr.
Serial Number: O&669002
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: First Lieutenant or Lt. Jr. Grade
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Medium Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 08 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 20 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Andrew J. Brown
Serial Number: 31319934
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 06 March 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Curtis C. Brown
Serial Number: 11016633
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 06 Aug. 1942
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Harry T. Bryant
Serial Number: 11013765
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 23 March 1944
Latest Report Date: 01 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Ruel D. Burnham
Serial Number: O&699127
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 18 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 21 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Lothrop Caldwell
Serial Number: T&061596
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Flight Officer
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Harbor Defense/Group Headquarters
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 14 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 18 Feb. 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Merton L. Call
Serial Number: 31099756
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Tunisia
Date Reported Captured: 28 March 1943
Latest Report Date: 16 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
John D. Cameron
Serial Number: 6149158
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Coast Artillery Corps
Type of Organization: Coastal Artillery, Anti-Aircraft Gun Mobile
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 15 Oct. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Roland V. Cantara
Serial Number: 31150032
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Medical Department
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 14 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 09 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Walter N. Carey
Serial Number: 11029103
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Coast Artillery Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 06 Sept. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Earle W. Carlow
Serial Number: O&885489
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: First Lieutenant or Lt. Jr. Grade
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Fighter
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 21 March 1944
Latest Report Date: 21 March 1944
Albert Caron
Serial Number: 6149391
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Ordnance Department
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 23 Nov. 1944
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Gilman J. Caron
Serial Number: 31171689
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 07 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 12 April 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Crawford W. Carter, Jr.
Serial Number: 31450102
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 01 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 12 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Eugene T. Casavant
Serial Number: 31117515
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: ____
Latest Report Date: 26 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Thomas B. Casey, Jr.
Serial Number: O&678519
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 10 Oct. 1943
Latest Report Date: 07 April 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Everett M. Cayford
Serial Number: 11029650
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre
Date Reported Captured: 31 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 28 Feb. 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Roger H. Chamberlain
Serial Number: 31219463
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 04 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 13 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Harold W. Chambers
Serial Number: 31101884
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Force or Forces/Fleet/Battalion
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: ____
Latest Report Date: 12 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
James P. Chambers (see also this record)
Serial Number: 31283344
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Coast Artillery Corps
Parent Unit Type: Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Belgium
Date Reported Captured: 17 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 29 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Milton E. Chandler
Serial Number: 31222341
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Technical Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 12 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 08 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Rodney E. Cheney
Serial Number: 31318653
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture:
Date Reported Captured: 18 Jan. 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 Sept. 1944
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clayton E. Child
Serial Number: T&061894
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Flight Officer
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 09 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 11 March 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Harold C. Clapp, Jr.
Serial Number: 11029035
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Signal Corps
Type of Organization: Signal Company Airborne
Parent Unit Type: Foreign Departments
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 20 Nov. 1942
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Joseph M. Clark
Serial Number: 11042696
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Technical Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber (B17, B24)
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 13 June 1943
Latest Report Date: 02 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Nathan H. Cleaves
Serial Number: 2365229
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Master Sergeant
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 31 Jan. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Ovide J. Cloutier
Serial Number: 31399797
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 23 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 07 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clifton S. Coffin
Serial Number: 11029098
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 08 Nov. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Nathan Cohen
Serial Number: 31153757
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 23 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 13 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Donald N. Coombs
Serial Number: 31044236
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Corps of Engineers
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 15 Oct. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
William J. Connolly
Serial Number: 31217790
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 10 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 14 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Herbert A. Cook
Serial Number: 31216315
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 22 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 May 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Arthur E. Cooper
Serial Number: O&670015
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 29 July 1943
Latest Report Date: 22 Sept. 1944
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Frank S. Cooper
Serial Number: 20145082
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Tunisia
Date Reported Captured: 20 Feb. 1943
Latest Report Date: 21 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Herbert D. Corbett
Serial Number: 31222693
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 21 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 30 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
John F. Corey
Serial Number: 31317734
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Corps of Engineers
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Belgium
Date Reported Captured: 21 Dec. 1944
Latest Report Date: 04 Jan. 1945
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Germany
Thomas J. Corrigan
Serial Number: O&734432
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre
Date Reported Captured: 25 June 1943
Latest Report Date: 02 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clarence J. Cote
Serial Number: 31216546
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 11 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 24 Oct. 1944
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Germany
Alfred E. Crabtree, Jr.
Serial Number: 6833888
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 29 Sept. 1942
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Chester D. Cram, Jr.
Serial Number: O&703030
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 13 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 07 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Stanley B. Cressey
Serial Number: O&713136
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 13 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 May 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Forrest E. Crockett
Serial Number: 31399314
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 19 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 06 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Forest E. Crosman, Jr.
Serial Number: 31218091
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Technical Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: European Theatre
Date Reported Captured: 06 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 May 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Edwin A. Cummings
Serial Number: O& 17222
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: European Theatre
Date Reported Captured: 12 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 May 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Thomas J. Curran
Serial Number: 31153848
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 11 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 06 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Julian C. Cushing
Serial Number: 31318035
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 01 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 01 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Rosaire E. Cyr
Serial Number: 31048024
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Parachute Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 29 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 22 May 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Clinton A. Daley
Serial Number: 31400027
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 25 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 31 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Howard Damon
Serial Number: 6130291
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Coast Artillery Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 08 March 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Colby A. Davis
Serial Number: 11122560
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Czechoslovakia
Date Reported Captured: 21 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 11 March 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
George S. Davis
Serial Number: O&424717
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 09 Jan. 1945
Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot
While Attempting Escape
Detaining Power: Japan
REP: Enoura Maru
POW Transport Ships: DS = December Sinkings: See code in previous field
(REP). (B)DS=Brazil Maru; (E)DS=Enoura Maru; (O)DS=Oryoka Maru; (X) Died
during transportation from Olongapo to San Fernando, PI.
Milton B. Davison
Serial Number: 31116212
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 14 June 1944
Latest Report Date: 11 March 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Stewart H. Day, Jr.
Serial Number: 11097469
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Staff Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 05 ___ 1943
Latest Report Date: 09 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Harvey Willis Dearborn
Serial Number: 2013053
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Navy
Grade: Chief machinist's mate
Arm or Service: United States Navy
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 06 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 13 Sept. 1945Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Ronald P. Decato
Serial Number: 11014134
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Sergeant
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1944
Latest Report Date: 16 Oct. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Donald V. Dennison
Serial Number: 31320115
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Ranger
Parent Unit Type: Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 30 Jan. 1944
Latest Report Date: 30 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
A. A. Deschambault
Serial Number: 31400328
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 06 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 09 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Carl G. Dessler
Serial Number: 31398929
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 24 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 14 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Walter P. Dewitt
Serial Number: 31221270
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Sergeant
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 06 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 25 May 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
John DiCrecchio
Serial Number: 31320740
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Rifle
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 16 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 05 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Irvin E. Doane
Serial Number: O&005200
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Colonel or Captain
Arm or Service: Infantry
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 30 Nov. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Joseph A. Donahue
Serial Number: 31321547
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Date Reported Captured: 11 Oct. 1944
Latest Report Date: 24 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Richard R. Dostie
Serial Number: 31281974
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Branch Immaterial/Infantry Division Band/Dental
Corps/Medical Department
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 23 July 1944
Latest Report Date: 24 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Joseph R. Dougherty
Serial Number: 42017939
State of Residence: Maine
Grade: Private
Type of Organization: Guard (Military Police Duties)
Parent Unit Type: Troop/Battery/Division
Adelbert P. Dow
Serial Number: 31221258
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: North African Theatre - Italy
Latest Report Date: 12 July 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Carleton F. Dow
Serial Number: O&728960
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Second Lieutenant or Ensign
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Bombardment, Heavy
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 22 Feb. 1944
Latest Report Date: 20 June 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Calvin L. Drown
Serial Number: 6134001
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Master Sergeant
Arm or Service: Coast Artillery Corps
Type of Organization: Coast Artillery
Parent Unit Type: Harbor Defense/Group Headquarters
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 17 Aug. 1943
Status: Died as Prisoner of War
Detaining Power: Japan
Rene R. Dubois
Serial Number: 31318399
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private First Class
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Infantry
Parent Unit Type: Laboratory/Regiment Headquarters
Place of Capture: European Theatre - France
Date Reported Captured: 30 Aug. 1944
Latest Report Date: 28 March 1946
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
Richard Duncan
Serial Number: 163184
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Arm or Service: United States Marine Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 06 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 24 Oct. 1944
Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot
While Attempting Escape
Detaining Power: Japan
POW Transport Ships: OS=October Sinking: Arisan Maru, 24 October 1944
W. W. Duplisea, Jr.
Serial Number: 6135876
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Type of Organization: Pursuit, Interceptor
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 15 Oct. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Austin G. Durgin
Serial Number: 11013443
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 30 Nov. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Stanley B. Durgin
Serial Number: 11013660
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Corporal
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Place of Capture: Southwest Pacific Theatre - Philippine Islands
Date Reported Captured: 07 May 1942
Latest Report Date: 04 Dec. 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Japan
Robert E. Durrell
Serial Number: 11068199
State of Residence: Maine
Branch: U.S. Army
Grade: Private
Arm or Service: Infantry
Type of Organization: Tank Battalion
Parent Unit Type: Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops
Place of Capture: European Theatre - Germany
Date Reported Captured: 30 Sept. 1944
Latest Report Date: 14 April 1945
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Detaining Power: Germany
