Orson L Crandall-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.632 W 077° 04.374
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the rescue and salvage operations of the USS Squalus on May 23, 1939. He attained the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 48, site 2004.
Waymark Code: WMWTTA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2017
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He was born on February 2, 1903 in Saint Joseph, MO and died on May 10, 1960 in St. Petersburg, FL. He served as a Master Diver in the unit, Submarine Rescue and Salvage, USS Falcon. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CRANDALL, ORSON L.
• Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy
• Place and date: At sea following sinking of U.S.S. Squalus, 13 May 1939
• Entered service at: Connecticut
Citation: For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a master diver throughout the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus on 23 May 1939. His leadership and devotion to duty in directing diving operations and in making important and difficult dives under the most hazardous conditions characterize conduct far above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
Armed Service: Navy
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