Those Honored
The Crawford Memorial Committee recognizes the following Veterans from the Palmer Divide region of Colorado, for their heroic acts of valor while serving with the United States Armed Forces.
Wall of Valor
The following Veterans have met the requirements and will have their name, rank, branch of service and qualifying medal awarded for valor engraved on the Wall of Valor.
| Rank |
Name |
Branch of Service |
Valorous Award |
Conflict |
| Col |
William J. Baugh |
USAF |
SS, POW |
Vietnam |
| Capt |
Ross M. MacAskill, Jr |
USMC |
NCM |
Vietnam |
| CAPT |
John M. McGrath |
USN |
SS, BSM, NCM, POW |
Vietnam |
| Col |
Joseph V. Potter |
USAF |
SS, AFCM |
Vietnam |
| BG |
William J. Palmer |
USA (Union) |
MoH |
Civil War |
| Lt Col |
Joseph H. Kopacz |
USAF |
DFC |
Kosovo Campaign |
| Brig Gen |
Kenneth H. Bell |
USAF |
SS |
Vietnam |
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Valorous Award Abbreviations:
MoH - Medal of Honor
SS - Silver Star
BSM - Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device
NCM - Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal with "V" Device
AFCM - Air Force Commendation Medal with "V" Device
POW - Prisoner of War Medal
DFC - Distinguished Flying Cross with "V" Device
Branch of Service Abbreviations:
USA - United States Army
USN - United States Navy
USAF - United States Air Force
USMC - United States Marine Corps
USCG - United States Coast Guard
Rank Abbreviations:
Officer Ranks
Enlisted Ranks