Crawford Wheeler, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial marker at Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. Gave his life to cover the withdrawal of his platoon in the German counteroffensive in the Ardennes.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Biographical Notes:
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 7-43
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 44, home Glen Byron Ave., Nyack, NY
Family Details:
First Name:
Crawford
KIA / MIA Place:
Ardennes
KIA Date:
12/16/1944
Last Name:
Wheeler, Jr.
Military Details:
Camp Upton, Ft. Benning, Ft. Knox, Georgia State College, Mississippi State College, Ardennes, Belgium, Germany
Military Rank:
2nd Lt.
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index
Military Unit:
424th Infantry 104th Division Cannon Co.
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA