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William
Eston
Riley
POW (WWII)

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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (China)

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – September 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class William Eston Riley (NSN: 2720193), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in September 1945.