The first document is the Report of Death 10 July 1946.

Lt Giddings date of death is stated as 2 April 1945.

Following this report is a BCR dated 5 April 1948.
This is the first document to state that Lt Giddings was

Killed In Action in Japan
While a POW of Japanese Government

His correct date of death, 26 May 1945, is noted.

The last document is Report of Death ( Corrected )
dated 15 April 1948
The original Report of Death was dated 10 April 1946.

Note the words:

" Died in Phillippine POW Camp 26 May 1945 "
Never previously reported a POW

NOTE: His Brothers Frank and Marsh Jr
were in New Guinea and Phillipines but never were POWs

REPORT OF DEATH
10 JULY 1946

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BATTLE CASUALTY REPORT
5 APRIL 1948

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REPORT OF DEATH ( CORRECTED )
15 APRIL 1948

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