The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Raymond J. Humphreys (ASN: 17019471), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery L, 60th Coast Artillery, in action at ***, Philippine Islands, on 14 January 1942. Corporal Humphreys with intrepidity and utter disregard for his own personal safety while under constant and heavy enemy aerial bombardment repaired a broken communication line. Corporal Humphreys through his gallant and courageous actions rendered great service to the defense of the position.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)Action Date:
May 6, 1942 – 1944
Corporal Raymond J. Humphreys (ASN: 17019471), United States Army, was captured and taken Prisoner of War by the Japanese on or about 6 May 1942 and was held until his successful escape from captivity in 1944.
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Silver Star
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60th Coast ArtilleryAction Date:
May 2, 1942
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 8 (1945)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 Corporal Raymond J. Humphreys (ASN: 17019471), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery L, 60th Coast Artillery, in action at ***, Philippine Islands, on 2 May 1942. Corporal Humphreys with intrepidity and utter disregard for his own personal safety while under constant and heavy artillery fire effected the repair and reestablishment of badly needed communications lines. Corporal Humphreys through his gallant and courageous actions rendered great service to the Command. Corporal Humphreys was wounded in this action.