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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class James P. Shockman (MCSN: 275167), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, in the Solomon Islands, on 6 May 1942.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942

    Private First Class James P. Shockman (MCSN: 275167), 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 execution later on that same day.