Decades later, World War II veteran finally honored
Daniel Crowley has inspired Norfolk Sailors
and last updated 2021-01-11 17:58:08-05
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - Decades after he served America in the Pacific during World War II, Daniel Crowley has been recognized with the awards and honors he never received.
Crowley was awarded an honorary Combat Infantry Badge for his actions in the Philippines fighting the Japanese, as well as the Prisoner of War Medal, during a ceremony at the Bradley International Airport's Air National Guard hanger in Connecticut last week.
He was also promoted to the rank of sergeant, something he had earned but never been formally advanced during his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the 4th Marines Regimental Reserve.