World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John D. Crouchley, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Providence, Rhode Island
Honored By
Rhode Island Patriot Guard Riders
Served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations with the 828th Bombardment Squadron, 485th Bombardment Group Heavy, 15th Air Force as a Pilot in Bulgaria. Listed as Missing in Action on 8-28-1944 has been Accounted for on 8-31-2018. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal.