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Lieutenant Knut Engeset (NSN: 0-28821), United States Naval Reserve, 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 recovery during the raid on Cabanatuan on 30 January 1945.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ranger

    Action Date:

    December 7, 1941 – February 25, 1942
    Commander 16th Naval District: Desp. 281200 NCR 7859 (April 29, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Knut Engeset (NSN: 0-28821), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism in combat against the enemy directing, operating anti-aircraft fire from his vessel while exposed to frequent attacks by the enemy and dive bombers during the period from 7 December 1941 to 25 February 1942. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Engeset participated in operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.