William K. Crawford

Captain William K Crawford grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Cass

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Captain
    Branch of Service:
    Marines
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    Ninth Marines Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    Third Marine Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Engagements/Battles:
    Battle of Iwo Jima
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Iwo Jima

Biography:

born Calvin, NDak 11 Jan 18; resident Cass County, NDak; entered USMC Quantico, Va 24 Jul 41; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 25 Feb 45 Iwo Jima; buried in Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, NDak.