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Navy Federal Credit Union
Patrick
J.
McCavanagh

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Watertender

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

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

    Chief Watertender Patrick J. McCavanagh (NSN: 2147799), United States Navy, was captured during fighting in World War II, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in 1945.