Arthur W. Wermuth
Arthur W. Wermuth | |
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CAPT Arthur W. Wermuth (left) with Filipino aide | |
| Nickname(s) | "One-Man Army of Bataan" |
| Born | May 3, 1915 South Dakota |
| Died | June 13, 1981 (aged 66) Grants Pass, Oregon |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1948 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 57th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart (at least 4 awards) |
Arthur William Wermuth Jr. (May 3, 1915 – June 13, 1981), dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan," was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.