Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – MIA in Captivity

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

    First Sergeant Richard Duncan (MCSN: 163184), United States Marine Corps, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Regiment

    Action Date:

    April 13, 1942

    War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) (Posthumously) to First Sergeant Richard Duncan (MCSN: 163184), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, on 13 April 1942 following a heavy Japanese artillery barrage upon Battery James, Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands. When personnel of the battery were trapped as they sought shelter in nearby tunnels, he readily volunteered, although the position was under close enemy observation and steady fire, to rescue his comrades. Disregarding the imminent danger of collapsing walls and roofs, Sergeant Duncan heroically entered the tunnels, assisted in extricating trapped soldiers, and gave first aid to the wounded.