Provoo, John David, 1917-2001

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John David Provoo (August 6, 1917–August 28, 2001) was United States Army staff sergeant and practicing Buddhist who was convicted of treason for his conduct as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. His conviction was later overturned and he became a Buddhist priest.

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Date: 1917-08-06 (Birth) - 2001-08-28

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Place: San Francisco

Place: Hilo

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Name Entry: Provoo, John David, 1917-2001

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