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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Pastor Martelino (ASN: 0-12670), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 22, 1944 – Died in Captivity

    Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Pastor Martelino (ASN: 0-12670), United States Army, was captured for the second time on December 22, 1944, and held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 8 January 1945.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942

    Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Pastor Martelino (ASN: 0-12670), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War briefly before being released, following which he fought in the Philippine Resistance.