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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jonathan M. Wainwright

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Walla Walla, Washington

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN DECEMBER 1941 HE SERVED AS A SENIOR FIELD COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN AND FILIPINO FORCES IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. IN MARCH OF 1942 HE SERVED AS A COMMANDER OF U.S. FORCES IN THE FAR EAST. IN MAY 1942 THEY SURRENDERED TO THE JAPANESE AT CORREGIDOR. HE BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR UNTIL AUGUST 1945. HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR.