Returning To Past

Crawford was inducted into the US Army in July 1942. After just a year, he and his boys graduated with the position as a private. He started with the 142nd Infantry Regiment 36 Infantry Division on the front lines of southern Italy. As of September 13, 1943, he became a squad scout after attacking the enemy position at Hill 424 near Altavilla Silentina. The enemy was well equipped so they were not going down without a fight. The American troops had underestimated the rival group and had to think fast. They ended up in an epic battle where Mr. Crawford’s crew had to give their all…