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SGT John V. Phillips

January 16, 1917 ~ July 27, 1942 (age 25) 25 Years Old
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SGT John V. Phillips, United States Army, age 25, died July 27, 1942 while being held as a Prisoner of War in the Philippines during World War II. He served with the 31st Infantry Regiment and was captured and imprisoned in the infamous Cabanatuan Prison where he perished along with thousands of his comrades. 

Interment to be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 9:00 am. 

"A grateful nation honors your life, service and sacrifice."

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Interment with Full Military Honors to follow
Monday
September 13, 2021

Arlington National Cemetery
1 Memorial Drive
Fort Myer, VA 22211

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