The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class [then Private] Atanancio Mercado, United States Army, for outstanding courage and gallantry in action during the Moron Campaign in Bataan, from 16 to 25 January 1942, while serving with Battery A, 23d Field Artillery, Philippine Scouts.
Sponsored by:
Atanancio
Mercado
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First Class [then Private]Regiment:
23d Field ArtilleryDivision:
Philippine ScoutsAction Date:
January 16 – 25, 1942
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 55 (December 30, 1949)