Phillips, Claire, 1908-1960

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Claire Phillips was an American spy, entertainer, club owner, and writer most noted for her exploits in the Japanese-occupied Philippines. She was also the author of Manila Espionage, a book about her wartime experiences. In 1951, she was awarded the Medal of Freedom.
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referencedIn Prisoner of War File, 1945–1947 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Finch, Florence Ebersole Smith, 1915-. Florence Ebersole Smith Finch oral history interview, 2007-2008. United States Coast Guard, Historian's Office
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associatedWith Finch, Florence Ebersole Smith, 1915- person
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Republic of the Philippines 00 PH
Portland OR US
Michigan MI US
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Birth 1908-12-02

Death 1960-05-22

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