Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Japan)

    Action Date:

    February 28, 1942 – Died in Captivity

    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Fireman First Class John Walter Robinson (NSN: 3371165), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the sinking of his ship the U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30), on 28 February 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity.
    [NOTE: Some records show John Robinson was Killed in Action in the Battle as Sunda Strait, but NARA lists him as first being a Prisoner of War.]