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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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    February 10, 1955 – May 10, 1957
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 56 (October 28, 1957)

    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.