Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    October 7, 1952 – August 27, 1953

    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private Melvin J. Gaynor (MCSN: 1176226), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 7 October 1952 and was held until his release on 27 August 1953.