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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Radioman First Class Markle Tobia Smith (NSN: 2913531), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Prisoner of War at Headquarters Camp 1, Osaka, Japan, in connection with military operations against the Japanese on 8 – 9 August 1943. 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.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Radioman First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Japan)

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1941 – August 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Radioman First Class Markle Tobia Smith (NSN: 2913531), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese during the fall of Guam on 9 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in August 1945.