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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Captain Elmer B. Greey (NSN: 0-105535), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 10 February 1955 to 10 May 1957.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (China)

    Action Date:

    December 23, 1941 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Lieutenant Commander Elmer B. Greey (NSN: 0-105535), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Wake Island on 23 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control at the end of the war.