Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company O, 4th Tactical Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

"Captain [then Second Lieutenant] Frank W. Ferguson (MCSN: O-6964), United States Marine Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Platoon Leader, Company O, Fourth Tactical Battalion, Fourth Marines, at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 - 6 January, 1942. Though wounded, he continued to lead his platoon in an attack against Japanese forces and when his company commander was seriously wounded, he assumed command of the company and directed its subsequent actions despite further wounds. His conduct reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer Frank W. Ferguson (MCSN: WO-6964), United States Marine Corps, 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 in 1945.