World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Earvin J. Craddock
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED WITH THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN BATTLE DURING THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. HE CHARGED AND NEUTRALIZED A GERMAN MACHINE GUN NEST THAT WAS HOLDING UP THE ADVANCE OF FRIENDLY FORCES.