Personal Narrative Film, Video Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing William J. Crawford Collection
Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: Cold War; World War, 1939-1945
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division
- Location of Service: European Theater; Italy
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant; Private
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/19095
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About this Item
Title
- William J. Crawford Collection
Names
- Davis, Roger M.
- Crawford, William J.
- Palmer Lake Historical Society and Vaile Museum
- Sawatzki, Jim
Home State
- Colorado
Headings
- - Crawford, William J.
- - World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army.
- - Prisoner of War -- United States
- - Cold War -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Male
Status
- veteran
Service History
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World War, 1939-1945
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division
- Location of Service: European Theater; Italy
- Highest Rank: Private
- Dates of Service: 1942-1947
- Prisoner of War: Yes
- Military Status: veteran
- Service History Note: The veteran earned the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 09/13/1943.
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Cold War
- Branch of Service: Army
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Dates of Service: 1947-1967
- Military Status: veteran
Materials
- Video: VHS [1 item] -- Reference copy (collected 2001)
- Video: VHS [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 2001)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/19095
Cite as
- William J. Crawford Collection (AFC/2001/001/19095), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- image
- video