PFC Lawrence Erwin Crawley, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Morganton, NC.
Private First Class Lawrence Erwin Crawley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Crawley served our country until April 19th, 1971 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Lawrence died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. PFC Crawley is on panel 04W, line 134 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
We were friends and lived in same community. He was a Fellow Soldier and Friend. He and I grew up in the Salem, NC area. He was a few years behind me in school. I knew him and his family. I was out of service when he lost his life. It was a great loss to all who knew him. He was a fine person. I will always remember him as a great soldier and the price he paid serving our country. Ralph(BUCK)Buchanan, 5136 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, N.C. 28655-7298, [email protected].
He is the Son of Mr Phifer P Crawley and Mrs Sarah B Keller of Burke County, NC.
Bill was a true artist. He sent home pictures of the countryside that he had painted while in Vietnam-Aunt Marie
He served with Charlie Troop, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, AMERICAL Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Private First Class Lawrence Erwin Crawley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Crawley served our country until April 19th, 1971 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Lawrence died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. PFC Crawley is on panel 04W, line 134 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
We were friends and lived in same community. He was a Fellow Soldier and Friend. He and I grew up in the Salem, NC area. He was a few years behind me in school. I knew him and his family. I was out of service when he lost his life. It was a great loss to all who knew him. He was a fine person. I will always remember him as a great soldier and the price he paid serving our country. Ralph(BUCK)Buchanan, 5136 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, N.C. 28655-7298, [email protected].
He is the Son of Mr Phifer P Crawley and Mrs Sarah B Keller of Burke County, NC.
Bill was a true artist. He sent home pictures of the countryside that he had painted while in Vietnam-Aunt Marie
He served with Charlie Troop, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, AMERICAL Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
PFC Lawrence Erwin Crawley, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Morganton, NC.
Private First Class Lawrence Erwin Crawley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Crawley served our country until April 19th, 1971 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Lawrence died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. PFC Crawley is on panel 04W, line 134 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
We were friends and lived in same community. He was a Fellow Soldier and Friend. He and I grew up in the Salem, NC area. He was a few years behind me in school. I knew him and his family. I was out of service when he lost his life. It was a great loss to all who knew him. He was a fine person. I will always remember him as a great soldier and the price he paid serving our country. Ralph(BUCK)Buchanan, 5136 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, N.C. 28655-7298, [email protected].
He is the Son of Mr Phifer P Crawley and Mrs Sarah B Keller of Burke County, NC.
Bill was a true artist. He sent home pictures of the countryside that he had painted while in Vietnam-Aunt Marie
He served with Charlie Troop, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, AMERICAL Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Private First Class Lawrence Erwin Crawley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Crawley served our country until April 19th, 1971 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Lawrence died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. PFC Crawley is on panel 04W, line 134 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
We were friends and lived in same community. He was a Fellow Soldier and Friend. He and I grew up in the Salem, NC area. He was a few years behind me in school. I knew him and his family. I was out of service when he lost his life. It was a great loss to all who knew him. He was a fine person. I will always remember him as a great soldier and the price he paid serving our country. Ralph(BUCK)Buchanan, 5136 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, N.C. 28655-7298, [email protected].
He is the Son of Mr Phifer P Crawley and Mrs Sarah B Keller of Burke County, NC.
Bill was a true artist. He sent home pictures of the countryside that he had painted while in Vietnam-Aunt Marie
He served with Charlie Troop, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, AMERICAL Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
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