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SGT. ALVA CRUMP |
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Word was received Monday, Dec. 4, of the death of Staff
Sergeant Alva L. Crump, who was killed in action in France, Nov. 17, 1944. Sgt. Crump was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Crump of Leadwood. He was employed at the St. Joseph Lead Company for a while and at the time of his induction was employed in St. Louis. |
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23, 1942 and took his training at Camp Pickett, Virginia, Camp Blanding, Fla., and Camp
Phillips, Kansas. He was sent overseas in March, 1944 and took part in the invasion of
France. He was 27 years of age. Survivors other than his parents are his wife, who resides in St. Louis; three brothers, who are serving in the U.S. Army in France: Sgt. Earl Crump, Pfc. Arthur Crump, and H/5 Delbert Crump; three sisters, Velma Slade, Opal Stufflebean, and Hilda Watson who reside at home; three other brothers, Myrl at home, Cecil of St. Louis and Ohmer of Leadwood; other relatives and friends. Published by the LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Fri. Dec. 29, 1944. |
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