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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Earl Mack Criger

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Carey, Ohio

Honored By

Janet Criger Jacewicz

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS CHAPLAIN IN THE NAVY ON THE USS IDAHO BB-42 FROM MAY 4, 1941 TO DEATH ON MARCH 18, 1942 AT THE U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL IN MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA. POSTHUMOUSLY PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF COMMANDER. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL.