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Former Lebanon Hi Netter Awarded
Silver Star Medal
S/Sgt. Paul T. Crowdus, son of
W.J. Crowdus, of Lebanon, has
been awarded the Silver Star
Medal for gallantry in action in
Germany, February 26, 1945.
According to the citation, Sgt.
Crowdus, advancing alone,
reconnoitered enemy positions
around a strongly defended town.
Returning, he conveyed vital
information as to strength,
disposition, and location of
enemy positions. Then, despite
intense enemy fire, he led his
section forward and directed the
fire of his weapons on the enemy
positions with such skill and
accuracy that the enemy was
denied the use of these
positions, and the company was
able to advance and capture the
objective without loss.
The cool courage, skill and
intense devotion to duty
displayed by Sgt. Crowdus
exemplify finest traditions of
the American combat leader and
reflect the highest credit upon
himself and the military
service.
He is a former Lebanon High
basketball player...
(S/Sgt. Crowdus was born in
Marion County; he died in
November, 2002, 13 days past his
80th birthday.) |
