Crowder, Herman R., Jr.

Date of death:: July 14th, 2000 (Mississippi, United States)
Service number:: O-1011515
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

"Herman spent the remainder of his life farming in the Mississippi delta. He was married to Margaret Gooch Crowder and they had seven children. Herman (H.R.) remained active in the 760th Tank Battalion Associaton. He attended most reunions of the association. Like most men of that "greatest generation", Herman was an honorable, humble, fair man who was well-regarded in his hometown and well-loved by all who knew him. Herman departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 14, 2000."

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Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 1st Lieutenant
Unit:: Company B, 760th Tank Battalion, 1st Armored Division "Old Ironsides", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 8 January 1944 on Mount Porchia in the Lazio region, Italy.

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 1st Lieutenant
Unit:: Company D, 760th Tank Battalion, 7th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Indian Division

Herman R. Crowder, Jr., First Lieutenant, 760th Tank Battalion. For gallantry in action on 19 March 1944, near Cassino, Italy. While engaged in close combat with the enemy, Lieutenant Crowder left his command tank when the radio transmitter ceased functioning and under fire from snipers approximately forty yards distant, went to an open-topped British reconnaissance tank equipped with radio to continue the direction of his company. He later went forward in this Same vehicle under close range machine-gun and small arms fire to rescue the crew of a disabled tank. Throughout the entire action, Lieutenant Crowder skilfully controlled the movements of his company and by his cool manner and daring actions inspired his men to do their utmost. Home address: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Commanding Officer