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First Lieutenant (Infantry) Omer L. Manley (ASN: 0-992121), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 22 March 1952 and was held until his release on 2 September 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    179th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 218 (1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Omer L. Manley (ASN: 0-992121), United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 45th Infantry Division in Korea.