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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Thomas Mason Tarpley, Jr. (ASN: 0-17325), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the 2d Philippine Corps in the Philippine Islands in 1942.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – 1945

    Major (Infantry) Thomas Mason Tarpley, Jr. (ASN: 0-17325), 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 until returned to U.S. Military control during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.