Henry Pierson Crowe
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This article is about the U.S. Marine Corps officer. For the World War I Irish flying ace, see Henry Crowe (RAF officer).
Henry Pierson Crowe (March 7, 1899 – June 27, 1991) was a Marine of World War I, the Banana Wars, World War II, and the Korean War.
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Henry Pierson Crowe | |
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Nickname(s) | Jim |
Born | (1899-04-07)April 7, 1899 Boston, Kentucky, US |
Died | June 27, 1991(1991-06-27) (aged 92) Portsmouth, Virginia, US |
Ashes scattered | at sea |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | October 28, 1918–December 1919 1921–March 1, 1960[1] |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | 0-5028[2] |
Commands held | regimental weapons co, 8th Marines 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines |
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Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Medal Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) Legion of Merit (Combat V) (2) Bronze Star Medal (3 gold stars) Purple Heart Medal (gold star) |
Other work | Chief of Police, Portsmouth, VA (1960–1969)[3][4] |
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