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Frank
W.
Ferguson
POW (WWII)

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain [then Second Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    4th Tactical Battalion

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Regiment

    Action Date:

    January 5 – 6, 1942

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain [then Second Lieutenant] Frank W. Ferguson (MCSN: O-6964), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Platoon Leader, Company O, Fourth Tactical Battalion, Fourth Marines, at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 – 6 January, 1942. Though wounded, he continued to lead his platoon in an attack against Japanese forces and when his company commander was seriously wounded, he assumed command of the company and directed its subsequent actions despite further wounds. His conduct reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Warrant Officer

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Warrant Officer Frank W. Ferguson (MCSN: WO-6964), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control in 1945.