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Machinist’s Mate First Class John Franklin Casey (NSN: 2871700), 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 his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Action Date:

    May 2, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 376 (June 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Machinist’s Mate First Class John Franklin Casey (NSN: 2871700), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with a battalion of U.S. Marines at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 2 May 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.