Being transported to Japan from Singapore on the Rakuyo Maru
Rescued by Americans
Torpedoed and sunk on 12/09/1944 by US submarine Sealion off East Hainan island at around 5:00am. 1159 were lost. Rescued by USS Barb SS220 from water. Author of book 'Bamboo and Bushido'. Died of Cancer.
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“We will remember them”
Keeping The Candle Burning
In Memory of FEPOW Family Loved Ones Designed and Maintained by Ron Taylor.