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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Robert E. DeBord (ASN: 6579393), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Far East Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 7 May 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant DeBord, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    May 7, 1942 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1945

    Private First Class Robert E. DeBord (ASN: 6579393), United States Army Air Forces, was captured after the fall of the Philippine Islands on or about May 7, 1942 and was held by the Japanese as a prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.