Number    01265

Scan Date  8/14/02

Time Period     1942

Subject Matter       World War II

Location   

Description 

Corporal Lee Douglas McCray son of Willie T., and Gertrude Walters McCray of Burford Township.  Lee was in the First Army Engineers.  He was wounded in battle in North Africa on March 9, 1942 and died from his wounds on March 16th.  Camp Sutton's commanding officer was prompt to show honor to the brave soldier.  He ordered the main street named McCray street in Camp Sutton.

 

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Measurements of original photograph

Height  8 1/2"

Width   5"

Type of photograph     Black and White