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Master Sergeant Crawford was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy near Hoensong, South Korea, on February 13, 1951, and died while a prisoner on September 30, 1951.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    82d Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion (SP)

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 30, 1950

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 42 (January 17, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Robert L. Crawford (ASN: RA-6296404), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery D, 82d Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 2d Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea, on 30 November 1950. On the night of that date, Master Sergeant Crawford was riding in a convoy composed of the Command Group of the Division which was attempting to break through an enemy roadblock that was approximately five miles in depth. He rode the last combat vehicle to clear the roadblock and directed the fire of his guns against all targets of opportunity. He rallied other units to proceed through the roadblock, even though it was necessary for him to dismount and expose himself to the intense enemy fire. Despite the heavy enemy fire, he stopped his vehicle on numerous occasions to pick up the wounded lying along the road who otherwise would not have been evacuated. After negotiating the roadblock Sergeant Crawford voluntarily returned to the area to assist other personnel to safety. The outstanding leadership and complete disregard for his personal safety displayed by Sergeant Crawford on this occasion was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    February 13, 1951 – September 30, 1951

    Master Sergeant Robert L. Crawford (ASN: RA-6296404), United States Army, was interned as a Prisoner of War during the Korean War after he was captured on 13 February 1951 and was held until his death in captivity on or about 30 September 1951.