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Crawford Wheeler, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial marker at Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. Gave his life to cover the withdrawal of his platoon in the German counteroffensive in the Ardennes.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 44, home Glen Byron Ave., Nyack, NY
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 7-43
Military Rank:
2nd Lt.
Military Unit:
424th Infantry 104th Division Cannon Co.
KIA Date:
12/16/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Ardennes
Military Details:
Camp Upton, Ft. Benning, Ft. Knox, Georgia State College, Mississippi State College, Ardennes, Belgium, Germany
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index