14 April 2000
    Charles V. Dudley writes:

    I'm looking for information on by Dad, who was captured on the Island of Corregidor.   His name was Noble C. Dudley First Class Machinist's Mate, S/N 283 11 10.   He served on board the USS LUZON PR7, which was sunk by ships personnel to prevent it from being taken by the Japanese.

    I believed he was imprisoned in Cabanatuan and later taken by ship (Hell Ship) to the North Island of Japan, where he was forced to work in a coal mine until liberated.

    Would it be possible to get some additional information on my Dad, or his fellow shipmates.   I sure would appreciate it.   My mailing address is as follows:

    Charles V. Dudley
    14834 Jordan Rd., Creston, OH 44217
    E-Mail Address: cvd@bright.net