World War II Honoree

Addison W. Dunham

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Omaha, Nebraska

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

Rank: Major. Served as commander of the 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment attached to the Philippine Scouts, Philippine Islands, Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. Reported missing in action Wednesday, April 8, 1942 during an aerial and artillery bombardment by the Imperial Japanese armed forces in the Battle of Bataan (Battle Dates: January 7-April 9, 1942). This combat engagement occurred near the Alangan River on Bataan. In remembrance of the Brave, his name is recorded in the Tablets of the Missing, memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery located at Fort Bonifacio, in the Philippine Islands. Awards: Bronze Star and Purple Heart. This Major, an American Patriot, awarded the Purple Heart Posthumously, who so gallantly gave his life for his country.