Valor awards for Roy Thompson Lile | Military Times Hall of Valor

Valor awards for Roy Thompson Lile | Military Times Hall of Valor

Roy Thompson Lile

• Date of death: Died  January 22, 1943
• Home of record: Kentucky
• Status: POW
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  Roy Lile was captured and taken prisoner in the fall of Guam, December 8 - 9, 1945. He died of malnutrition while in captivity, on or about January 1, 1943.

 

 

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

1. 
   Prisoner of War Medal
   

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   Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II

   Chief Storekeeper Roy Thompson Lile (NSN: 2869684), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese during the fall of Guam on 9 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 1 January 1943.

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

   Action Date: December 9, 1941 - January 1, 1943

   Service: Navy

   Rank: Signalman Second Class

   Division: Prisoner of War (Japan)