Winning the War—News About Men and Women of Ottumwa Vicinity In The Service Of Their Country
James D. Criswell, son of C. B. Criswell of 238 North Davis street, has been advanced to the rating of seaman second class. Seaman Criswell has completed his basic submarine training at New London, Conn., and will be assigned in the submarine service.
Source: Courier, Ottumwa, Iowa, Monday, July 19, 1943 (photo included)
James Dee Criswell was born May 15, 1921 to Carl Bernard and Melissa Olive Stone Criswell. He died Jan. 22, 1996 and is buried in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, IA.
Source: ancestry.com
