(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert R. Thames (ASN: 6396190), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the V Interceptor Command, Far East Air Force, in operations in the Philippine Islands, on 8 December 1941. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Thames, 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 Army Air Forces.
Sponsored by:
Robert
R.
Thames
POW (WWII)
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
CorporalRegiment:
V Interceptor CommandDivision:
Far East Air ForceAction Date:
December 8, 1941
Headquarters, V Interceptor Command, General Orders No. 5 (March 15, 1942) -
Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of WarAction Date:
May 7, 1942 – 1945
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1945Sergeant Robert R. Thames (ASN: 6396190), United States Army Air Forces, was captured after the fall of the Philippine Islands on or about May 7, 1942 and was held by the Japanese as a prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.