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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John P. Cromwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Henry, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN. COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE SUBMARINE USS SCULPIN IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY FOR HIS ACTIONS ON NOVEMBER 19, 1943. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. AWARDED THE LEGION OF MERIT AND THE PURPLE HEART.