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John Crabb, Jr. [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His mother is listed as a Gold Star Mother in The Charlotte Observer on 11-12-1943.He was a member of the crew of a ship that was sunk as a result of enemy action during the battle of Savo Island.

Age at Death: 17

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-14-1943

Biographical Notes: 
Date of Birth: 
About 1925
Education Details: 
Fort Military School in Virginia
Family Details: 

First Lieutenant and Mrs. John C. Crabb - 2439 Selwyn Ave. Charlotte NC

First Name: 
John
KIA / MIA Place: 
Pacific Theater
KIA Date: 
NA
Last Name: 
Crabb, Jr.
Middle Name: 
Calvin
Military Rank: 
Seaman, Second Class
Source: 

Newsprint

Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
8/9/1942

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/john-crabb-jr

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/john-crabb-jr [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records