The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Martin Stanley Frank (ASN: 51603758), United States Army, for gallantry and intrepidity in action as a Prisoner of War in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 6 November 1967. With profound courage and a strong conviction in the Code of Conduct he escaped from an enemy prisoner of war camp, knowing that the odds for success were slight and that if recaptured he would receive torture and long periods in solitary confinement. The success of his escape was short lived, and he was recaptured and punished. This soldier’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Master Sergeant Martin Stanley Frank (ASN: 51603758), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Frank culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Martin Stanley Frank (ASN: 51603758), United States Army, for outstandingly meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. He consistently manifested exemplary professionalism and initiative in obtaining outstanding results. His rapid assessment and solution of numerous problems inherent in a combat environment greatly enhanced the allied effectiveness against a determined and aggressive enemy. Despite many adversities, he invariably performed his duties in a resolute and efficient manner. Energetically applying his sound judgment and extensive knowledge, he has contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the United States mission in the Republic of Vietnam. His loyalty, diligence and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (Southeast Asia)Action Date:
July 12, 1967 – March 5, 1973
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Martin Stanley Frank (ASN: 51603758), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States of America while detained as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia during the period 12 July 1967 to 5 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of Southeast Asia demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, this American continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
July 12, 1967 – March 5, 1973
Staff Sergeant Martin Stanley Frank (ASN: 51603758), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from July 12, 1967 until his release on March 5, 1973.