DOD: World War II Vet, POW Who Endured 'Hell Ship,' Gets CIB, Promotion, POW Medal
January 07, 2021
January 07, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
An Army veteran who served in the Pacific theater in World War II was finally recognized for his courage in a ceremony on Jan. 4.
"Courage means to me that when the time came, that you were called upon to do the right thing, you did it," said Dan Crowley.
Crowley was awarded a Prisoner of War medal and an Army Combat Infantryman Badge; he was also promoted to sergeant. . . .
An Army veteran who served in the Pacific theater in World War II was finally recognized for his courage in a ceremony on Jan. 4.
"Courage means to me that when the time came, that you were called upon to do the right thing, you did it," said Dan Crowley.
Crowley was awarded a Prisoner of War medal and an Army Combat Infantryman Badge; he was also promoted to sergeant. . . .