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Major (Field Artillery) Stanley Burton Bonner (ASN: 0-16797), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    21st Field Artillery Battalion

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Field Artillery) Stanley Burton Bonner (ASN: 0-16797), 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 as Executive Officer, 21st Field Artillery Battalion, at Bataan, Philippine Islands, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Bonner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.