World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Philip Henry Helms
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honored By
Ms. Helen R. Carter
HE ENLISTED AT AGE 18 AND WAS SENT TO THE PHILIPPINES IN 1939. HIS INFLUENCE WAS SO HELPFUL HE WAS CALLED 'PADRE'. KILLED IN ACTION IN THE PHILIPPINES, AT THE AGE OF 21, APRIL 29, 1942. AT CORREGIDOR.