Name: Martin Van Wyk

Inducted From: Michigan

Rank: Private First Class

Combat Organization: 148th Infantry 37th Division

Death Date: 11 Feb 1945

Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, The Philippines

Last Known Status: Buried U.S.

Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Silver Star Medal, Additional Army Awards

Additional information from 37ID entry on Wikipedia

"The division continued to drive to Manila against small delaying forces, and entered the city's outskirts, 4 February. Upon crossing the Pasig River, it ran into bitter Japanese opposition."