Francis J. Crohan
Home Town: Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Troops, APO 726 (Attu Landing Force), General Orders No. 31 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Francis J. Crohan (0-1294982), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 May 1943. Second Lieutenant Crohan’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
