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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
         

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:

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