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Robert William "Pat" Crawford, served aboard the USS Colorado, was involved in five major battles in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre where he received five stars.  He also received one star for the American Area Philippine Liberation and the Victory Medal.  [Robert William "Pat" Crawford is son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crawford]

Crawford was aboard the Colorado next to the USS Missouri, where President Truman signed the peace treaty in 1945.

He was called back to active duty in 1950 and served in the Korean War.

 The DAILY JOURNAL, St. Francois County., Wednesday, April 26, 1995.


 

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