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John
Neiger
POW (WWII) KIA
1911-06-25

–

1944-12-15

Born:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Home:

Springfield

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery (Cenotaph)

John Neiger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He was captured after the fall of the Philippine Islands in 1942, and died while being transported on a Japanese “Hell Ship” that was bombed by American Aircraft in December 1944.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Major (Infantry) John Neiger (ASN: 0-19926), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 15 December 1944.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    II Philippine Corps

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Infantry) John Neiger (ASN: 0-19926), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, II Philippine Corps, in defense of the Philippine Islands in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Neiger, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.