Arthur W. Wermuth

Arthur W. Wermuth
CAPT Arthur W. Wermuth (left) with Filipino aide
Nickname"One-Man Army of Bataan"
BornMay 3, 1915
South Dakota
DiedJune 13, 1981(1981-06-13) (aged 66)
Grants Pass, Oregon
Allegiance United States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1936–1948
RankMajor
Unit57th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Purple Heart (at least 4 awards)

Arthur William Wermuth Jr. (May 3, 1915 – June 13, 1981), dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan", was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.

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