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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 First Lieutenant Clarence Edward Van Ray (MCSN: 0-6495), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, in the Philippine Islands Area in 1942.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    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 Lieutenant Clarence Edward Van Ray (MCSN: 0-6495), 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.