Joseph D. Crowley

Corporal Joseph Daniel Crowley was born in Malden on November 9, 1898. He was one of three sons born to Dennis and Annie (Kelleher) Crowley, who were both born in Ireland. In 1900, he lived at 65 Medford St., Malden, with his parents and brother Jeremiah.   He was later employed as a laborer.
Crowley enlisted in the war October 31, 1917, in Co. L, 5th Inf., Mass. National Guard. He transferred in February, 1918, to Co. L, 3d Pioneer Infantry. He was promoted to Corporal June 8, 1918. He was sent overseas August 30, 1918. Corp. Crowley died Oct. 4, 1918, of wounds received in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.