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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (MC) Lea B. Sartin (NSN: 0-43766), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Senior American Medical Officer and Japanese-recognized Commanding Officer of Bilibid Prison Hospital while interned there as a Prisoner of War from 30 May 1942 to 26 September 1943.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander (MC)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    December 26, 1941 – January 30, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Commander (MC) Lea B. Sartin (NSN: 0-43766), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese during the defense of the Philippine Islands, on 26 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his recovery during the raid on Cabanatuan on 30 January 1945.