Donald H. Kraft
In Memoriam

Duty Position(s):
Sentinel

Relief:

Dates:
February 5, 1951 - February 4, 1953

Brief Army History:

Units:
Company E (Honor Guard), 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort McNair
Company E, Drill Team, 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA


Awards / Decorations:

 

Highest Rank:

Private First Class 


Home City / State:
Hamilton, New Jersey

Date of Birth:
February 9, 1930


After the Army:
Donald worked as an Insurance Investigator for the State. 

He enjoyed coaching baseball in his spare time..

Family:
Donald is survived by his lovely wife Anne, his 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Degrees/Schooling:
Hamilton High School
Trenton State College

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
One of the most memorable moments down there was standing alone on the mat on a stormy night and never stopping or losing his cadence count.


Buried in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
Section SJG, Row 16, Hamilton, New Jersey

**Many thanks to Anne, Donald's wife, for providing missing information**

 

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