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Capt Roman Dorr “Monnie” Hubbell

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Capt Roman Dorr “Monnie” Hubbell

Birth
Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Death
24 Mar 1944 (aged 30)
Manus, Papua New Guinea
Burial
Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
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Plot D Row 15 Grave 93
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During World War II Manus Island was the sight of an observation post manned by the Australian Imperial Force, who also provided medical treatment to the inhabitants. On 8 April 1942 an Imperial Japanese force overtook the post. In February 1944 the United States and Australian forces launched a six-week campaign to recaptured the facility, which was eventually achieved on 18 May 1944. It was during this campaign that Captain Hubbell was killed in action.


Entered the service from Arizona.

7th Regiment 1st Cavalry Division

Awarded Purple Heart Medal
During World War II Manus Island was the sight of an observation post manned by the Australian Imperial Force, who also provided medical treatment to the inhabitants. On 8 April 1942 an Imperial Japanese force overtook the post. In February 1944 the United States and Australian forces launched a six-week campaign to recaptured the facility, which was eventually achieved on 18 May 1944. It was during this campaign that Captain Hubbell was killed in action.


Entered the service from Arizona.

7th Regiment 1st Cavalry Division

Awarded Purple Heart Medal

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  • Maintained by: Nay
  • Originally Created by: War Graves
  • Added: Aug 8, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56776115/roman_dorr-hubbell: accessed ), memorial page for Capt Roman Dorr “Monnie” Hubbell (30 Dec 1913–24 Mar 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56776115, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Nay (contributor 47177273).