About: Francis B. Wai

Francis Brown Wai (April 14, 1917 - October 20, 1944) was a captain in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the recapture of the Philippines from Japan in 1944. He was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the United States' second highest decoration for valor. However after an extensive review, in 2000, his medal was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.

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dbpprop:abstract	Francis Brown Wai (April 14, 1917 - October 20, 1944) was a captain in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the recapture of the Philippines from Japan in 1944. He was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the United States' second highest decoration for valor. However after an extensive review, in 2000, his medal was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
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rdfs:comment	Francis Brown Wai (April 14, 1917 - October 20, 1944) was a captain in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the recapture of the Philippines from Japan in 1944. He was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the United States' second highest decoration for valor. However after an extensive review, in 2000, his medal was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
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