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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas J. Cronkhite

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Edwards, New York

Honored By

Edward W. Samuell, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FOUGHT WITH THE 1ST PLATOON, 71ST CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE TROOP, MECHANIZED OF THE 71ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN FRANCE AND GERMANY FROM MARCH 17 TO MARCH 24, 1945. WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE ON THE RHINE RIVER ON MARCH 24, 1945. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR. IN SPITE OF BEING WOUNDED BY ENEMY FIRE, CLIMBED ON THE ARMORED CAR AND FIRING THE .50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN, SAVED HIS ARMORED CAR CREW INCLUDING HIS COMMANDING OFFICER FROM DESTRUCTION BY THE GERMANS.