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Private Raymundo T. Padua (ASN: 10300709), United States Army, 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 during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    12th Medical Battalion (Philippine Scouts)

    Action Date:

    April 26, 1942
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 65 (September 24, 1948)

    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 Raymundo T. Padua (ASN: 10300709), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 12th Medical Battalion (Philippine Scouts), in action on 26 April 1942, at Corregidor, Philippine Islands. During heavy artillery fire, Private Padua courageously administered first aid to wounded soldiers at Middle Side Barracks and evacuated them under shell fire without regard for his personal safety.