Name:
Richard W. Dews
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
39198056
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-19
State:
Washington
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
L
Row:
8
Grave:
60
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Richard W. Dews entered the military service in Washington. He served in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a Private First Class during World War II. Richard died on February 19, 1945 during the battle for the recapture of Corregidor, Philippines against the defending Japanese garrison on the island and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines.