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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Charles R. Crowell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Freeport, Illinois

Honored By

Mrs. Donald H. Crowell

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Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT CHARLES R. CROWELL WAS A MEMBER OF THE CREW THAT HIT AND SANK A JAPANESE DESTROYER OFF OF MIDWAY. HE WAS GIVEN A SILVER STAR MEDAL. MISSING IN ACTION ON JUNE 2, 1942 OFF OF NEW GUINEA ON A MISSION TO SHADOW ENEMY NAVAL CRAFT. DECLARED DEAD ON DECEMBER 2, 1942.