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Roy
W.
McCotter
POW (WWII)

Home:

Yakima

, 

Washington

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Warrant Officer

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Warrant Officer Roy W. McCotter (NSN: 196982), 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 returned to U.S. Military control during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Radio Electrician

    Action Date:

    March 22 – May 5, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 353 (August 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Radio Electrician Roy W. McCotter (NSN: 196982), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the Naval Communication Center, Monkey Island, Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands, from 22 March to 5 May 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.