Charlie W Crabtree ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On August 3, 1944 Private Crabtree was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 111152 |
| Service ID | 34370991 |
| Name | Charlie W Crabtree |
| From | Fentress County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | August 3, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 2nd Infantry Division, 38th Field Artillery Battalion |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot J Row 15 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Charlie W Crabtree is buried or memorialized at Plot J Row 15 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charlie W Crabtree was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Crabtree had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 34370991. Attached to 2nd Infantry Division, 38th Field Artillery Battalion.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Fentress county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Private Crabtree experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 3, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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