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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Boatswain’s Mate First Class Cecil Frederick Massey (NSN: 2680081), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action as Coxswain of a whaleboat attached to U.S.S. CANOPUS (AS-9), in action against the Japanese during the assault on Quinaun Point, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 8 February 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.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – Died in Captivity
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Boatswain’s Mate First Class Cecil Frederick Massey (NSN: 2680081), 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.