John Ellis was captured in November 1950 during the Korean War and was interned as a Prisoner of War. He was not among those returned at the wars end, and is listed as Missing in Action. His remains have never been recovered.
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John Ellis was captured in November 1950 during the Korean War and was interned as a Prisoner of War. He was not among those returned at the wars end, and is listed as Missing in Action. His remains have never been recovered.
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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 Sergeant John F. Ellis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 9 February 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
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Captain (Infantry) John Francis Ellis (ASN: 0-02017224), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 30 November 1950 during the Korean War. He was unaccounted for after the war and is presumed to have died or been killed while in captivity.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] John Francis Ellis (ASN: 0-2017224), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 and 28 August 1950 in the vicinity of Kwi-Dong, Korea. Captain Ellis volunteered to lead a reconnaissance patrol across the Naktong River to gain information of the enemy activities. Six enlisted men volunteered to accompany him on this patrol. On the night of 27 August 1950, the patrol crossed the river in rubber boats and moved into enemy territory. Throughout the 28th of August 1950 they remained in position at an observation post and directed artillery fire on enemy weapons and troop concentrations with devastating results. When the patrol’s radio became inoperative it was decided to return to friendly lines. Captain Ellis with the other members of his patrol then moved into the village of Kwi-Dong, captured two prisoners and returned with them to our lines. The information procured by the patrol and from the prisoners proved of great value to our forces. Captain Ellis’ courageous leadership and actions in leading this patrol and his complete disregard for his personal safety are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.