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Lieutenant Max E. Frellsen (NSN: 0-124685), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces 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

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Division:

    U.S.S. Cowpens

    Action Date:

    October 10 – 12, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 348 (March 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Max E. Frellsen (NSN: 0-124685), 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. COWPENS, from 10 to 12 October 1944.