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GEORGE F. MEROJune 16, 1918 – November 8, 1988George F. Meros family, associates and friends have choosen to honor him by self publishing his book. Edward Mero – One of eight children Aurora Mero – Oldest daughter (Heartstone Publications) |
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George F. Mero found himself on his first tour of duty in the Philippines when WWII was declared. Three and a half years later, he and his comrades were freed. Although he never spoke about the war, his family found his manuscript, POW 529, after his death. Thus began a twenty-year journey to complete a family’s unfinished business. 21 September 1940 - Enlisted at Ft. McDowell, California 4 October 1941- Departed the United States for Foreign Service 7 December 1941 - 7 May 1942 – Serviced in the Philippine Islands 7 May 1942 - Reported Missing in Action 10 May 1942 - Interned as a prisoner of war at Davao Penal, P.I. Colony 16 June 1943 - Reported to mother as prisoner of war April 1944 - Transported as a prisoner of war from Minadao, P.I. to Japan aboard the “Hell” ships. The voyage took 90 days. July 1944 - Interned as a prisoner of war at Osaka Prisoner of War Camp #5 13 September 1945 - Manila No. 64 – Recovered at Yokohama 31 May 1961- Retired USAF M/Sgt. |
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