Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Storekeeper Third Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1942 – Died in Captivity

    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Storekeeper Third Class Jesse J. Gilliam (NSN: 2874032), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese during World War II, and was held as a Prisoner of War in the Philippine Islands until his death while still in captivity.