Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Rollo Kaye (NSN: 0-82948), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Rollo Kaye (NSN: 0-82948), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Rollo Kaye (NSN: 0-82948), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Gunnery and Camouflage Officer, fort Hughes, after the fall of Bataan in 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.