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:
MIA Date:
NA