David Nash was the Executive Officer aboard the U.S.S. Mindanao just prior to and during the Second World War. After the declaration of war, his gunboat was sent to the Philippine Islands where it performed patrols from the Island of Corregidor. On May 6, 1942, Corregidor surrendered and the next day Lt. Nash was made a prisoner. He was interned at several prison camps including those at Bilibid, Davao, Dapecol and Cabanatuan. During the final months of the war, he was removed from the Philippines to Korea and later China. He was released on August 9, 1945 at Mukden, China by Russian troops. Lt. Nash received the Navy Cross for his actions in the Philippines prior to his capture.
From the description of David Nash diary, 1941-1946 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 656803254
