SP4 Harvey C Crabtree Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on 25 January 1969. Crabtree had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Field Artillery Crewman. Service number assignment was 53759570. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 4th Artillery, D Battery.
He was born on 2 January 1947. According to records, Loudon, Tennessee was his home and where he enlisted. Loudon County has been included within the archival record.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Crabtree experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on 19 June 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action — explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province.
SP4 Crabtree received the following awards and metals: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.