Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Corpsman Third Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1953 – August 23, 1953

    Hospital Corpsman Third Class Joseph Bennie Binic (NSN: 5713281), United States Navy, was captured during fighting in Korea on the night of 24 – 25 August 1953, and was held as a Prisoner of War in Korea until his release in Operation Big Switch on 23 August 1953.