In mid-1942 , Stratton joined the United States Naval Reserve . Commissioned an ensign , he served in the South West Pacific Area during World War II as a combat intelligence officer on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur . Twice awarded the Bronze Star with Valor device , Stratton 's service was notable for his interrogation of Tomoyuki Yamashita , who was later executed for his part in the Manila massacre
Manila massacre
Manila massacre
Samuel S. Stratton