Subdeacon Joe Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (taken from American-Strong Facebook page)Sgt. Major Thomas B. Crump, who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving with the Marines, died Tuesday. He was 93 years old. Crump joined the Marines in 1940 at the age of 19, and was standing guard on the dock next the USS Pennsylvania at Pearl Harbor when Japanese forces attacked. Crump also fought in the battles of Bougainville, Pelileu and Okinawa. In 1953, Crump returned to combat in Korea. In 1964, Crump was sent to Louisville to serve as a recruiter for the Marine Corps.Crump retired from the Marines in 1970 but continued to be involved with the JROTC program he started at Seneca High School, the longest running program of its kind.Sgt. Major Crump died at Oaklawn Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by a group of veterans.REST EASY SIR! Thank you for your service! Please share to honor this war dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman T. Range, SASS #44722 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Fair winds and following seas. You earned the rest, Sir. Roman T. Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Semper fi, Sergeant Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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