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Second Lieutenant James D. McBrayer (MCSN: 0-5927), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese at Peking, China, on 8 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military Control at the end of the War.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (China)

    Action Date:

    December 1942 – May 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant James D. McBrayer (MCSN: 0-5927), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War during the period December 1942 through May 1945.