Richard “Dick” G Crouch
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Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | EE |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 24 |
Lieutenant Commander Crouch served with distinction and courage as a Naval Aviator during World War II and Korea. Flying from the carrier USS Boxer (CV-21) in his F4U Corsair he engaged a North Korean truck convoy destroying 6 and damaging 4 others. He then engaged North Korean troops until all ordnance were expended. For his action, he was earned the Distinguish Flying Cross.
Plaque Wall Map
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