Bruce August Crofton was born March 21, 1908 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. to George & Minnie A. Godt Crofton. 20 Sep 1934 he married Mary Opal Poe n in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She also served in the war and has a page on this site with her maiden name. December 8, 1945 Bruce enlisted. at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in the US Army although this appears to not be his first enlistment as his rank was Tech. Sgt. and he was age 37 at the time of this enlistment. No discharge date has been found. He served in WWII and Korea. In October of 1950 he has a Hospital Admission Card which reads: Korean War Hospital Admit card Full Name Crofton, Bruce A Race Caucasian, includes Mexican Admission Age 40 Admission Date Oct 1950 Military Service Number 37108289 Unit Corps Branch Infantry, not further specified Length of Service 2-3 yrs. (2 or more but less than 3) Medical Diagnosis Diagnosis: [withheld by NARA] Medical Treatment Specialized treatment not required to be reported Discharge Type Duty for general service Discharge Date Oct 1950 Discharge Place Army Med Trt Fac Overseas: Field Hospital Notes Not evacuated to US: Not former prisoner of enemy Description 4292806 Conflict Period Korean War Served for United States of America April 20, 1974 Bruce August Crofton passed away at Oakland, Alameda County, California and his ashes are at the Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum at Oakland. Fort Smith Arkansas 1928 City Directory Fort Smith Arkansas 1928 City Directory