William H. Plant
Ensign | PT-31 Officer | POW, died aboard Enoura Maru (9 January 1945)

Overview

William H. Plant was initially listed as missing after the loss of PT-31, but later records strongly suggest a much longer and tragic path.

PT-31 Incident

Plant was last seen on the raft after abandonment. He did not rejoin the nine survivors ashore and was recorded as missing in the 23 January 1942 report.

Wartime Fate

Later POW records identify him as part of the prisoner system following Bataan. He ultimately died aboard Enoura Maru on 9 January 1945.

Research Notes

Confidence: Strong (Reconciled)
Early “missing” status likely reflects separation during escape, not death.