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Raymond
K.
McIntire
POW (WWII) KIA

Home:

, 

Maine

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Torpedoman’s Mate

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

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

    Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Raymond K. McIntire (NSN: 2085907), 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Torpedoman’s Mate

    Action Date:

    World War II
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Raymond K. McIntire (NSN: 2085907), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy during World War II. 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.