American military dentists as prisoners-of-war in the Pacific theatre during World War II.
Fifty-three American Military dentists were held by the Japanese as Prisoners-of-War during World War II. Throughout 40 months of captivity these men served their fellow prisoners providing dental treatment in an austere environment with "jury-rigged" equipment and supplies. A brief overview of their experiences is presented in this paper.
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D049673:History, 20th Century; D008885:Military Dentistry; D010679:Philippines; D011329:Prisoners; D014481:United States; D014857:Warfare