KASTAUFFER Posted May 1, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2016 James Holmes was a graduate of the USMA class of 1938. In 1942 he would be a battery commander with the 60th CA on Corregidor. He was a passenger on the Hellship ARISAN MARU when he lost his life 10/24/44 when she was sunk by the USS Snook. The Snook had no idea the ship was carrying POWs from the Philippines to Japan. 1776 POWs lost their lives in the sinking. 5 Survived. Capt. Holmes was not one of them. For his service in WWII he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. More US Personnel were lost in the sinking of the Arisan Maru than on any other ship in WWII including the USS Arizona . Its just a shame not more people know about the tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patchcollector Posted May 1, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 1, 2016 Wow,1776 poor souls lost.Never knew about this.The crew of the Snook must have been shattered when they found out.Thanks for posting this artifact honoring Captain Holmes memory. Rest In Peace to all the Heroes on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted October 29, 2016 Lets not forget the casualties of the Arisan Maru ... 10/24/44 Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5036 Posted October 31, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 31, 2016 This is a great piece of military history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted June 15, 2021 back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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