Boatswain’s Mate First Class Stephen Charles Bacsik (NSN: 2282618), United States Navy, 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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Boatswain’s Mate First ClassRegiment:
4th MarinesAction Date:
May 2, 1942
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Boatswain’s Mate First Class Stephen Charles Bacsik (NSN: 2282618), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 2 May 1942, while serving in the Beach Defenses on Corregidor, Philippine Islands. 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.