World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Martin Crook, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Honored By
James O. Sweeny
Relationship
Classmate
HE SERVED WITH THE ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, BEING ASSIGNED TO THE41ST PHILIPPINE DIVISION OF THE 42ND INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE WAS IN A JAPANESE FREIGHTER AS A PRISONER OF WAR WHEN IT WAS SUNK ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1944. ALL ABOARD WERE LOST AT SEA. HE EARNED A BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART.