Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

U.S.S. Ranger (CV-4), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

April 29th, 1952

"For heroism in combat against the enemy directing, operating anti-aircraft fire from his vessel while exposed to frequent attacks by the enemy and dive bombers during the period from 7 December 1941 to 25 February 1942. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Engeset participated in operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service."

Commander 16th Naval District: Desp. 281200 NCR 7859

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

"Lieutenant Knut Engeset (NSN: 0-28821), United States Naval Reserve, 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 his recovery during the raid on Cabanatuan on 30 January 1945."

NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947