Harry Herbert Crosby
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Herbert Crosby (April 18, 1919 – July 28, 2010) was an American professor, author and B-17 Flying Fortress navigator. As an officer of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, he flew 32 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (with two oak leaf clusters), the Air Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre.
Harry H. Crosby | |
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Crosby (2nd right), with other senior navigators | |
| Born | April 18, 1919 New England, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2010 (aged 91) Nahant, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Buried | Newton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy) 13th Combat Wing, 8th Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Air Medal (3) Croix de Guerre (France) |
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| Children | Stephen, April, Jeffrey, and Rebecca |
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