Korean War
| Service # | O-968895 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 30 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Crays was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Crays was a member of the 71st Signal Service Battalion, Headquarters Far East Command. He was a member of General Douglas McArthur's staff. On June 30, 1950, he was sent to Korea to establish advance communications. He was a passenger in a C-54D Skymaster transport from the 22nd Troop Carrier Squadron, 374th Troop Carrier Wing. While on the ground at Suwon Airfield (K-13), South Korea, the aircraft was destroyed by a North Korean bombing strike. All 23 on board were killed.