William E. Cook

MM2c | Died in captivity (~30 January 1943)

Overview

Aboard PT-31 per DeLong’s roster, William E. Cook survived PT-31 but not the conditions of captivity.

PT-31 Incident

Reached shore with other survivors.

Wartime Fate

Public POW summaries state that after the loss of his PT boat, he joined the defense of Bataan and Corregidor, was captured, and died in a Japanese prison camp on or about 30 January 1943, a result also reflected on the West Point MTB-3 roster.

Research Notes

Confidence: Confirmed