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Paul Ken McCraw [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at Tarawa from the explosion of an enemy mine, struck while working to place his anti-aircraft gun. Burial on Nov 28, with a simple Protestant Episcopal service and salute. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Awards: 
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart,
Biographical Notes: 
Charlotte Observer carrier, won a trip to NY World's Fair in 1939-40 and to Washington, DC for Cherry Blossom Festival Worked in Norfolk, VA before enlisting member, 10th Avenue Presbyterian Church
Date of Birth: 
10/2/1923
Birthplace: 
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch: 
Marines Enlisted: 1-20-1943
Education Details: 
Central High School, Charlotte, graduate, Harding High school, started 7th grade in 1937, Bethune School
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. (Elaine Belk) McCraw - 218 Hovis Circle Charlotte NC

No siblings. -

Sergeant Francis D. Baker - cousin

First Name: 
Paul Ken
KIA / MIA Place: 
Tarawa, Gilbert Islands
KIA Date: 
11/28/1943
Last Name: 
McCraw
Middle Name: 
Kenneth
Military Details: 
New River, NC, Parris Island, SC, San Diego, CA, American Samoa
Military Rank: 
Private
Source: 

Newsprint, death index and family information

Military Unit: 
2nd Marine Division, 2nd Defense Battalion, H&S Battery
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/paul-ken-mccraw

Links
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