Spain, Fascist State. A Naval Officer's Awards & Decorations GTRexclude 159 American POWs were sent

159 American POWs were sent back to Manila because the Japanese thought that the remaining 150 survivors would be able to finish the airfield

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first to Seaman First Class on March 1

Footnote: Less than 25 awarded

The minimum age requirement is normally 35

Spain, Fascist State. A Naval Officer's Awards & Decorations GTRexclude 159 American POWs were sentIncludes: 1. Group of Five: (a) Order of Naval Merit with White Distinction (Special Service), I Class Breast Badge (three piece construction, in silver gilt with blue and whte enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension); (b) Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, Knight (four piece construction, in bronze gilt with light blue, dark blue and white enamels, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h)); (c) Portugal,