World War II Honoree

John C. Crews

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Honored By

David P. Crews

Relationship

Son

JOHN C. CREWS SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER AS A PART OF THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, COMPANY C, 56TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, FAMOUS AS THE 'MYSTERY DIVISION'. STARTING OUT UNDER GENERAL ALLEN'S 7TH ARMY, THEN SECRETLY LOANED TO GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY, THE 12TH LED MUCH OF THE PUSH INTO THE GERMAN HEARTLAND, CROSSING THE RHINE AND THE DANUBE. AT AGE 19, JOHN WAS ONE OF THE YOUNGER MEMBERS OF HIS BATTALION, SERVING THE UNIT AS RADIO OPERATOR. HE WAS AWARDED TWO BRONZE STARS, ONE WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, FOR HIS BRAVERY IN BATTLE FOR ACTIONS THAT SAVED LIVES.