Smith, Douglas Elwin

Battle of Corregidor 1942

Date of birth:: June 12th, 1903 (Port Chester/New York, United States)
Date of death:: October 24th, 1944
Mentioned on:: American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:: 0-59535
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Commander
Unit:: U.S.S. Oahu (PG-6), U.S. Navy
Awarded on:: April 2nd, 1942

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the River Gunboat U.S.S. OAHU (PG-6), in combat against the enemy from 7 December 1941 through 2 April 1942, in the Philippine Islands. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Commander Smith directed the anti-aircraft batteries of his ship and conducted operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to bring great credit to his command and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."

Commander 16th Naval District: District. 281200 NCR 7859

Prisoner of War Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Commander

Lieutenant Commander Douglas Elwin Smith (NSN: 0-59535), United States Navy, 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 death while in captivity.