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Lieutenant, Junior Grade Maxwell F. Denman (NSN: 0-337547), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces after he was shot down during World War II, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in September 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Division:

    U.S.S. Suwannee (CVE-27)

    Action Date:

    April 1 – May 5, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 352 (July 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Maxwell F. Denman (NSN: 0-337547), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot embarked in U.S.S. SUWANNEE (CVE-27), in the Ryukyus from 1 April 1945 to 5 May 1945.