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Sergeant Albert Perri (MCSN: 269791), 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 returned to U.S. Military control at the end of the war.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Regiment

    Action Date:

    1942
    Awarded by despatch 4-27-42 filed on case 1740-55-65

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Sergeant Albert Perri (MCSN: 269791), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, in the Philippine Islands in 1942.