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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Emmett R. Crump, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Paris, Kentucky

Honored By

Mr. Emmett R. Crump

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Received 8 service stars aboard USS Albert W. Grant DD-649. Hit 28 times at Leyte Gulf, Philippines. Received Presidential Unit Citation from President Harry Truman. Sank German sub in Atlantic ocean off coast of Florida in 1943. Aboard USS Decatur DD-341, European-African Theater with 1 Battle Star, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Star.