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P.P.F.
4261
Released 9-10-45
CITATION FOR THE MEDAL OF HONOR
General Jonathan M. Wainwright, Commanding United States
Army forces in the Philippines from 12 March to 7 May 1942,
distinguished himself by intrepid and determined leadership
against greatly superior enemy forces. At the repeated risk
of life above and beyond the call of duty in his position, he
frequented the firing line of his troops where his presence
provided the example and incentive that helped make the gallant
efforts of these men possible. The final stand on beleaguered
Corregidor, for which he was in an important measure personally
responsible, commanded the admiration of the Nation's allies.
It reflected the high morale of American arms in the face of
overwhelming odds. His courage and resolution were a vitally
needed inspiration to the then sorely pressed freedom-loving
peoples of the world.
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