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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Fireman First Class Jack Humphrey (NSN: 3468409), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Engineer of a motor launch in a small-boat expedition, attachŽ dot the U.S.S. CANOPUS (AS-9), in the Philippine Islands area, on 8 February 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – February 5, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Fireman First Class Jack Humphrey (NSN: 3468409), United States Navy, a former crewman of the U.S.S. CANOPUS (AS-9), 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 after the end of hostilities in August 1945.