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John
T.
Cain
POW (Korea)

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Sergeant John T. Cain (MCSN: 497205), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Sergeant John T. Cain (MCSN: 497205), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 18, 1952 – August 30, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Master Sergeant John T. Cain (MCSN: 497205), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was shot down and captured during the Korean War on 18 July 1952 and was held until his release on 30 August 1953.