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WWII POW Lt. Crotty's Full Honors Burial November 3, 2019
November 2, 2019 - The U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard begins the flag-folding ceremony as part of the full military honors burial for Lt. Thomas Crotty, a USCG POW, in Buffalo, New York. Crotty was taken prisoner following the defense of the Philippines in World War II and later died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. His remains were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian McCrum Coast Guard Gifts | Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Our Valiant Troops | Americans | We The People | Answering The Call | Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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