Posted by HRP on July 23, 2009:

Harry was on board an un-marked Japanese prisoner of war ship which was transporting prisoners of war to Japan, when the ship was attacked by American forces and sunk. Witnesses reported Harry was helping other victims off the vessel after it was struck. Harry lost his own life shortly thereafter. - World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1946 Name: Harry B Packard Race: White Residence State: Maine Report Date: 7 May 1942 Latest Report Date: 27 Jan 1945 Grade: Major or Asst. superintendent of nurses or Director of nurses or Director of dietitians or Director of physical therapy aides Grade Notes: Major or Lt. Commander Service Branch: Army Arm or Service: Field Artillery Arm or Service Code: Field Artillery Area Served: Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands Detaining Country: Japan Camp: 501 STATUS: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot While Attempting Escape Notes: Brazil Maru - Transported survivors of Enoura Maru to Japan (13 - 29 January 1945). Some POWs died in transit. POW Transport Ship: December Sinkings: See code in previous field (REP). (B)DS=Brazil Maru; (E)DS=Enoura Maru; (O)DS=Oryoka Maru; (X) Died during transportation from Olongapo to San Fernando, PI. Report Source: Individual has been reported through sources considered official.

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