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Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Frank N. Stacey (ASN: 0-1177992), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Germany in 1945, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 16 – 18, 1945
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 58 (May 5, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Frank N. Stacey (ASN: 0-1177992), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period 16 March 1945 to 18 March 1945, during the operations in Germany. Second Lieutenant Stacey’s gallantry and disregard for personal safety reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.