Last known Coast Guard POW laid to rest - UPDATE

17 Nov 2019 16:56 | Anonymous

The U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard begins the flag-folding ceremony as part of the full military honors burial for LT Thomas Crotty, a WW II USCG POW, in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 2,   His remains were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and were brought back to Crotty’s hometown for burial.   See the full story and more photos HERE.  (USCG photo by PO3 Brian McCrum) 

And here's a great VIDEO of the ceremony, produced by a member of LT Crotty's family. 

 

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