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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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain (MC)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 30, 1942 – September 26, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 353 (August 1946)

    (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.