United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Orson L. Crandall
1903 – 1960
Orson L. Crandall served the U.S. Navy. Orson was 57 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
13 May 1939 · At sea following sinking of U.S.S. Squalus · Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a master diver throughout the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus on 23 May 1939. His leadership and devotion to duty in directing diving operations and in making important and difficult dives under the most hazardous conditions characterize conduct far above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a master diver throughout the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus on 23 May 1939. His leadership and devotion to duty in directing diving operations and in making important and difficult dives under the most hazardous conditions characterize conduct far above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
48
Grave
2004
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