Workman Elementary School

Workman Elementary School, Wayne, Michigan
SFC Harold R Cross

Sergeant First Class Harold R Cross
RA16268746

Sergeant Harold Raymond Cross Jr was born on September 7, 1928 in Wayne County, Michigan. He had enlisted in the United States Army and was a Light Weapons Assault Crewman attached to 1st Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy on “Christmas Hill”, near DT 019-405, North Korea on July 27, 1953 by enemy mortar fragments and died of those wounds later that day just prior to the Truce. Last Man Killed from the Army in the Korean War.

For his brave and unselfish service, Sergeant Cross was awarded,

👍 Purple Heart
👍 Combat Action Ribbon
👍 Korean Service Medal
👍 National Defense Service Medal
👍Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
👍 Republic of Korea War Service Medal
👍 United Nations Service Medal
👍 Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
👍 Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
👍 Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal

With deep gratitude and admiration, 6.25 Foundation presents a donation of $5,033.00 for the Workman Elementary School Children’s Library to be known as The SFC Harold Raymond Cross Jr Library. We thank Principal Mrs. Cori Johnson, Mr. Frank Ruggirello and the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education.

We thank you Sergeant Cross. You are fondly remembered in the hearts of all grateful South Korean people.
Rest in peace.

January 23, 2022
6.25 Foundation

SFC Harold Raymond Jr

5th Regimental Combat Team
K CO 3 BN
Army
Hostile, Died of Wounds (DOW)
Date of Loss: July 27, 1953
Service Number: RA16268746
Born: September 7, 1928
Home or Place Of Enlistment: Detroit, Michigan
Location or Battle Zone: Christmas Hill Area
Town or Area: West Of Christmas Hill
Burial Location: Detroit Memorial Park West, Redford, Mi

Comments: Sergeant First Class Cross was a member of the 1st Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy on “Christmas Hill”, near DT 019-405, North Korea on July 27, 1953, by enemy mortar fragments and died of those wounds later that day just prior to the Truce. Last Man Killed from the Army in Korea 1953.

Husband of Mrs. Ilse L. Cross of Detroit, Michigan. Son of Harold Cross and Katherine Cross.