Danny Carol Cravens

Private First Class
I CO, 3RD BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
17 June 1950 - 18 September 1969
West Alexandria, Ohio
Panel 18W Line 109

3RD MARDIV

4TH MARINES
Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Danny Carol Cravens

26 Sep 2004

Danny was my favorite uncle. I had 5 uncles in all on my Mom's side, but he was the best. We were really close. And we were constant rivals at the same time. See, I was my Grandmother's oldest grandchild, he was her baby. So it was a constant battle to see who could get what we wanted first. He loved to play practical jokes. And wasn't above a good old-fashioned water balloon fight either (I lost those). Danny's hobbies were hunting and fishing. After he'd go out and kill a couple rabbits or squirrels, he'd bring them home and I would hold the feet while he pulled the skin off. YUK. I never ate the poor things, couldn't bring myself to do it. Anyway, Danny was a great guy. He wrote me from Viet Nam and told me not to quit school, no matter what. Said he'd kick my butt if I did. I promised him I wouldn't. And I didn't. I really miss him a lot, even after 35 years. I will always love him like a brother.

A Note from The Virtual Wall

India Company, 3/4 Marines, lost four men on 18 Sep 1969:
  • LCpl James Betancourt, New York, NY
  • Pfc Danny C. Cravens, West Alexandria, OH
  • Pfc Jerry D. Rice, Baltimore, MD
  • Pfc James D. Slattery, New York, NY


The point-of-contact for this memorial is
a niece,
Kathy (Brush) Brattain
kathybrtt@wmconnect.com 
26 Sep 2004



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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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