Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – January 30, 1945

    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate Carl Silverman (NSN: 1022977), 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 during the raid on Cabanatuan on 30 January 1945.