Lt. T. James (Jimmy) Crotty plaque - Buffalo, NY
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N 42° 52.650 W 078° 52.777
17T E 673174 N 4749392
Plaque dedicated to a local Coast Guardsmen and Naval Lieutenant
Waymark Code: WMVDR4
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2017
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This plaque is located on the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park building in Buffalo, New York. It is dedicated to Lieutenant T. James (Jimmy) Crotty who lived from 1912-1942. The plaque was placed by the Foundation for Coast Guard History in 2010.
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"Lieutenant Thomas James "Jimmy" Eugene Crotty, a native son of Buffalo, was the son of Irish immigrants Patrick and Helen (McGarry) Crotty of County Clare, Ireland, and a graduate of South Park High School. A natural and inspirational leader, young Jimmy played for, managed, and coached an American Legion junior basketball team to win the Legion's junior national championship during his senior high school year. Jimmy carried his desire to excel to the United States Coast Guard Academy where he was elected senior class president, became a Company Commander, and served as a captain of the Academy football team. He graduated in 1934 and, after seven years of service in the Coast Guard, Jimmy was assigned to a U.S. Navy mine recovery unit in the Philippines. From October 1941, he served on the minesweeper USS Quail, Bataan Peninsula and on Corregidor Island, where he was captured upon the surrender of Allied forces. Lt. Crotty died in Camp #1 of the Cabanatuan prison camp in July 1942. Countless stories tell of his heroic leadership and service to his fellow man. He gave his "all" for his country, his family, his church (St. Thomas Aquinas) and beloved home.
"Peace be with you, Jimmy. You brought us peace.""
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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