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Fred
Odell
Causey
POW (WWII)

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Gunner’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

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

    Gunner’s Mate First Class Fred Odell Causey (NSN: 2612387), 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 until returned to U.S. Military control after the end of hostilities in August 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Gunner’s Mate

    Action Date:

    May 5, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 364 (June 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Gunner’s Mate Fred Odell Causey (NSN: 2612387), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action during the Japanese landing on Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 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.