World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Oscar E. Gordon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Roachdale, Indiana
Honored By
Mr. Daryl W. Gordon
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED WITH THE 17TH ORDNANCE COMPANY. HE DIED IN WWII OFFICIALLY ON JUNE 20, 1942, DEFENDING THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. TAKEN PRISONER BY THE JAPANESE, HE DIED WHILE IN CAPTIVITY. BURIED IN THE MILITARY CEMETERY IN MANILA.