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Lieutenant (MC) John Edward Nardini (NSN: 0-80531), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 9 April 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant (MC)

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Regiment

    Action Date:

    March 30, 1942
    Headquarters, Philippine Coast Artillery Command, General Orders No. 22 (1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant (MC) John Edward Nardini (NSN: 0-80531), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Army Award) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the FOURTH Marine Regiment, in action during the defense of the Philippine Islands, in 1942. Lieutenant Nardini’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.