Returning To Past

Crawford got admitted to US Army in July 1942. Within a year of his admission, the men graduated to the position of private. He began to work with the 142nd Infantry Regiment 36 Infantry Division on the front lines of southern Italy. A year later, On September 13, 1943, he became a squad scout when his group ambushed an enemy position at Hill 424 near Altavilla Silentina. The enemy too was well prepared and was retaliating with the same potential. The American troops were in a pinch now as they had not expected such strong retaliation from the rival group. The environment soon turned smoky and the troops were facing the constant bombardment of mortar fire and machine gun. Needless to say, Crawford’s group were having the toughest fight of their life.