Korean War
| Service # | 13306423 |
|---|---|
| Unit | L CO 31 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 12 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Crews was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Crews was the squad leader of the Mortar Section, 4th Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Officially listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy near the Chosin Reservoir on December 12, 1950, it is believed he died in captivity on January 2, 1951 and was buried at Kanggye, North Korea. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.