Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

HQ, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1942

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action against enemy forces from 6 to 11 February 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Following the Japanese invasion of Bataan, Captain Ivy repeatedly volunteered to cross behind enemy lines to locate enemy artillery positions. Captain Ivey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the Coastal Artillery Corps, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 37

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Captain (Coast Artillery Corps) Richard Gay Ivey (ASN: 0-21116), 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 return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.