Col. Edward D. McCrackin, USA

Class of 1936

Hometown: Newberry, SC

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • McCrackin was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on 5 June 1943, during action against German forces in North Africa as a Captain in the U.S. Army. 
  • He was also awarded the Silver Star, French Croix De Guerre, the Italian Military Valor Cross, and the Purple Heart.