World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John C. Playter
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bolivar, Missouri
Honored By
John C. Playter
Called to active duty July 1941. Arrived Philippines 9/26/41. Taken POW 4/9/42. Endured Death March, Camps O'Donnell, Cabanatuan, Dapecol, Lasang. Escaped 9/7/44 from SS Shinyo Maru when sunk by USS Paddle SS-263.