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Major Fred D. Pickering (ASN: 0-417252), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Korea on or about 13 February 1951, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity, on or about 30 June 1951.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    8202d Army Unit Missions Command

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 270 (1951) & 324 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Fred D. Pickering (ASN: 0-417252), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 8202d Army Unit Missions Command in Korea.