Van Oosten, Adrianus.

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Adrianus Van Oosten was a career officer in the United States Army. In 1941 he was captured by the Japanese and sent to Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippine Islands. In 1945 he was rescued by the United States Navy from a Japanese prison ship transporting him to another prison camp in the Philippine Islands.

From the description of Adrianus Van Oosten papers, 1941-1963. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 85837113

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United States
Philippines
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Military chalpains
Prisioners of war
Veterans
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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Active 1941

Active 1963

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