World War II Honoree

Manley L. Crumley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cedar Valley, Texas

Honored By

Ron Crumley

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE 509TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY BATTALION, COMPANY C. SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA, SAW ACTION AT ANZIO, ITALY, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED AND SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR. PARACHUTED BEHIND ENEMY LINES AND SAW ACTION IN SOUTHERN FRANCE. LATER SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED AGAIN. IN TOTAL, HE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND 3 PURPLE HEARTS.