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David Akui
United States Army soldier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Mekaele Akui (January 16, 1920 ā September 15, 1987) was an American soldier who became famous for capturing the first Japanese prisoner of war in World War II. At the time, Akui was a corporal in Company G, 298th Infantry Regiment of the Hawaii National Guard.
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Born | January 16, 1920 |
Died | September 15, 1987(1987-09-15) (aged 67) Kaneohe, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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Years of service | 1940ā1945 |
Rank | Master sergeant |
Unit | Hawaii National Guard 5307th Composite Unit |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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