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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William J. Craycraft

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Manchester, Ohio

Honored By

Honor Flight Columbus

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNER (40MM). INVOLVED IN ISLAND-HOPPING COMBAT. PARTICIPANT IN 7 BATTLES. EXPERIENCED A KAMIKAZE ATTACK IN WHICH 15 MEN WERE KILLED. SERVICE TIME: 1943-1946. RANK: SEAMAN 1ST CLASS.