Timeline
Birth- 8/11/1921
New Baden, Illinois, USA
Birth- 8/11/1921
Birth- 8/11/1921
Death
25/03/1974
1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Organization Code
NAVY
Organization
Navy
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Navy
Service Number
280792
Unit
4th Marines
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
Private First Class
Casualty Cause
POW after surrender of Philippine Islands
Casualty Place
Japanese POW Camp Manila Area, Los Banos, Philippines 15-121
Casualty Date
Enlistment- 16/01/1940-Age: 18 years
Discharge- 12/10/1945
Military Service- Age: 18 years
Ship or Station
Antares
Muster Date
4/03/1940
Military Service- Age: 19 years
Ship or Station
Augusta
Muster Date
10/06/1940
Military Service
Muster Date
18/02/1945
Military Service
Ship or Station
Pollux
Hull Designation
AKS-4
Muster Date
27/02/1945
Military Service
Registration Date
16/10/1945
Enlistment- 1945-Age: 23 years
Missouri
Death- 25/03/1974
Unknown
Mar 1974
DELETE FR POW
Feb 1945
Death- 25/03/1974
Burial
Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, United States of America
Other Facts
Full Name
Vernon Rieken
Full Name
Rieken, Vernon Edward
Full Name
Vernon Edward Rieken
Full Name
Rieken, Vernon E
Social Security Number
***-**-1279
Gender
Male
Race
White
Employer
Unemployed
Weight
160
Height
5 8
Complexion
Ruddy
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Red
Contact Person
Rieken, Martha H
Location
TAB RIDE-RIG
Military Service
Military Unit
Pow & Mp Det Hq Usmc, Washington, Dc
Service Number
280792