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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank M. 'Mel' Cratsley

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. SERVED ABOARD THE DESTROYER USS CALDWELL DD-605 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND EARNED THE PURPLE HEART WHEN THE SHIP WAS ATTACKED BY JAPANESE KAMIKAZE PILOTS.