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William R. Crothers

Ensign Navy World War II

Navy
Navy
Ensign
Ensign
Branch of Service
Navy
Rank
Ensign
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1943 – 1945
Date of Birth
02/06/1920
Date of Death
10/10/1987
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal
Burial Location
Paris Twp: Oakdale
Monument Paver
Yes — Section B
Overseas Service
Pacific Theater
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Biography

Overseas service: Pacific Theater. School: Marysville High School. Pilot Cadet as WW2 ended; Served as a cadet Naval Pilot Pacific Ocean 1940-1945

Source: Veteran form submitted 07/21/2006 by Mary Jane Crothers; Certificate of Separation, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 6, p.401