WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today recognized the remarkable life of Thompsonville’s Leonard Crofford, a World War II veteran who turned 100 years old on Thursday, April 15th. Bost entered a tribute to Mr. Crofford into the permanent record of the House and provided an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor.

“One thing I’ve learned in life is that you don’t throw the word ‘hero’ around lightly,” said Bost. “Well Leonard Crofford from Thompsonville, Illinois, fits the bill. From his honorable service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during World War II to his century of commitment to community and those he loves, Mr. Crofford has made a mark that won’t soon be forgotten. I was pleased to do my small part in honoring this true American hero by having his story forever etched into the Congressional Record for future generations to know about this life well lived.”

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Bost wishes Leonard Crofford a happy 100^th birthday. Click here or on the image above to watch

 

Leonard Crofford was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on April 15, 1921.  He served in the U.S. Navy and Army from 1939 to 1945. His wife, Rosaline (Rosie), passed away in February of 2020 after 75 years of marriage. Click [[{"fid":"66129","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"link_text":"here","type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default"}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] to read the full Congressional Record entry.

 

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