DSC Citation Synopsis
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John W. Crow (ASN: 0-328644), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division in New Guinea. On 20 November 1942, during the battle at Buna, First Lieutenant Crow led Company C to destroy several Japanese machine gun emplacements, and during the fighting, while assaulting another enemy machine gun nest, he aggressively moved forward firing into the emplacement, but was killed by enemy fire. His extraordinary heroism and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
From a newspaper, dateline Allied Headquarters, Australia, Feb 5, 1943:
The Army's Distinguished Service Cross was awarded Friday by General Douglas MacArthur to three men who gave their lives in attacks against the Japanese near Buna.
The heroes: Maj. Edmund R.B. Schroeder (decoration to Mrs. Edmund Schroeder, widow, of Oconto, Wis.); First Lt. John W. Crow (decoration to Mrs. Jesse Marie Crow, widow, of Route 3, Arlington, Texas); and staff Sgt. Carl J. Cherney (decoration to Mrs. Carl Cherney, widow, Marshfield, Wis.).
"First Lt. John W Crow led his platoon, and then the entire company, in a most successful advance. With complete disregard for his own safety, while under heavy sniper and machine gun fire, he pushed forward, encouraging his men by his own courageous personal example. First Lt. Crow was killed during this action."
He was a 1935 graduate of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College where he was a four-year football letter man. After his graduation he coached at Allen Academy.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Crow, live at Milford, and his wife and two children live at Arlington, Route 3, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Arthur.
Re-interred in Greenwood in 1948.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John W. Crow (ASN: 0-328644), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division in New Guinea. On 20 November 1942, during the battle at Buna, First Lieutenant Crow led Company C to destroy several Japanese machine gun emplacements, and during the fighting, while assaulting another enemy machine gun nest, he aggressively moved forward firing into the emplacement, but was killed by enemy fire. His extraordinary heroism and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
From a newspaper, dateline Allied Headquarters, Australia, Feb 5, 1943:
The Army's Distinguished Service Cross was awarded Friday by General Douglas MacArthur to three men who gave their lives in attacks against the Japanese near Buna.
The heroes: Maj. Edmund R.B. Schroeder (decoration to Mrs. Edmund Schroeder, widow, of Oconto, Wis.); First Lt. John W. Crow (decoration to Mrs. Jesse Marie Crow, widow, of Route 3, Arlington, Texas); and staff Sgt. Carl J. Cherney (decoration to Mrs. Carl Cherney, widow, Marshfield, Wis.).
"First Lt. John W Crow led his platoon, and then the entire company, in a most successful advance. With complete disregard for his own safety, while under heavy sniper and machine gun fire, he pushed forward, encouraging his men by his own courageous personal example. First Lt. Crow was killed during this action."
He was a 1935 graduate of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College where he was a four-year football letter man. After his graduation he coached at Allen Academy.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Crow, live at Milford, and his wife and two children live at Arlington, Route 3, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Arthur.
Re-interred in Greenwood in 1948.
DSC Citation Synopsis
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John W. Crow (ASN: 0-328644), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division in New Guinea. On 20 November 1942, during the battle at Buna, First Lieutenant Crow led Company C to destroy several Japanese machine gun emplacements, and during the fighting, while assaulting another enemy machine gun nest, he aggressively moved forward firing into the emplacement, but was killed by enemy fire. His extraordinary heroism and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
From a newspaper, dateline Allied Headquarters, Australia, Feb 5, 1943:
The Army's Distinguished Service Cross was awarded Friday by General Douglas MacArthur to three men who gave their lives in attacks against the Japanese near Buna.
The heroes: Maj. Edmund R.B. Schroeder (decoration to Mrs. Edmund Schroeder, widow, of Oconto, Wis.); First Lt. John W. Crow (decoration to Mrs. Jesse Marie Crow, widow, of Route 3, Arlington, Texas); and staff Sgt. Carl J. Cherney (decoration to Mrs. Carl Cherney, widow, Marshfield, Wis.).
"First Lt. John W Crow led his platoon, and then the entire company, in a most successful advance. With complete disregard for his own safety, while under heavy sniper and machine gun fire, he pushed forward, encouraging his men by his own courageous personal example. First Lt. Crow was killed during this action."
He was a 1935 graduate of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College where he was a four-year football letter man. After his graduation he coached at Allen Academy.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Crow, live at Milford, and his wife and two children live at Arlington, Route 3, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Arthur.
Re-interred in Greenwood in 1948.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John W. Crow (ASN: 0-328644), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division in New Guinea. On 20 November 1942, during the battle at Buna, First Lieutenant Crow led Company C to destroy several Japanese machine gun emplacements, and during the fighting, while assaulting another enemy machine gun nest, he aggressively moved forward firing into the emplacement, but was killed by enemy fire. His extraordinary heroism and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
From a newspaper, dateline Allied Headquarters, Australia, Feb 5, 1943:
The Army's Distinguished Service Cross was awarded Friday by General Douglas MacArthur to three men who gave their lives in attacks against the Japanese near Buna.
The heroes: Maj. Edmund R.B. Schroeder (decoration to Mrs. Edmund Schroeder, widow, of Oconto, Wis.); First Lt. John W. Crow (decoration to Mrs. Jesse Marie Crow, widow, of Route 3, Arlington, Texas); and staff Sgt. Carl J. Cherney (decoration to Mrs. Carl Cherney, widow, Marshfield, Wis.).
"First Lt. John W Crow led his platoon, and then the entire company, in a most successful advance. With complete disregard for his own safety, while under heavy sniper and machine gun fire, he pushed forward, encouraging his men by his own courageous personal example. First Lt. Crow was killed during this action."
He was a 1935 graduate of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College where he was a four-year football letter man. After his graduation he coached at Allen Academy.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Crow, live at Milford, and his wife and two children live at Arlington, Route 3, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Arthur.
Re-interred in Greenwood in 1948.
