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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander (ChC) Herbert R. Trump (NSN: 0-62936), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chaplain for the Fourth Marine Regiment at Corregidor from 27 December 1941 to 6 May 1942, and as a Prisoner of War at Corregidor and at Philippine Military Prison Camp 1, Cabanatuan, and aboard a prison ship sunk off Olongapo, Philippine Islands, 3 July 1942 to 15 December 1944.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander (ChC)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – December 15, 1944
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Lieutenant Commander (ChC) Herbert R. Trump (NSN: 0-62936), 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 death while still in captivity on or about 15 December 1944.