Arthur W. Wermuth

Arthur W. Wermuth
CAPT Arthur W. Wermuth (left) with Filipino aide
Nickname(s)"One-Man Army of Bataan"
BornMay 3, 1915
South Dakota
DiedJune 13, 1981(1981-06-13) (aged 66)[citation needed]
Grants Pass, Oregon[citation needed]
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1936–1948
RankMajor
Unit57th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Purple Heart (at least 4 awards)

Arthur William Wermuth Jr. (May 3, 1915 – June 13, 1981), dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan," was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.