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Charles
Olasky
POW (WWII)

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Communications Yeoman

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – February 5, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Communications Yeoman Charles Olasky (NSN: 2230528), 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 recovery by U.S. Forces which liberated the Bilibid Prison Camp on 5 February 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [Communications Yeoman]

    Action Date:

    May 5 & 6, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 364 (June 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [Communications Yeoman] Charles Olasky (NSN: 2230528), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Chief Petty Officer-in-Charge of the communications center at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 and 6 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.