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Veterans Roll of Honor: AGNES M. CRITELL

Branch of Service: United States Navy

Rate: Postal Clerk First Class

Service history: Postal Clerk 1st Class Agnes Mary Critell of Elyria, Ohio served in Washington, D.C., where one of her duties was to type the casualty telegrams sent to families via Western Union. Her husband, Robert W. Critell, also served as a Ship’s Cook 2nd Class. Mrs. Critell was also Past Post Commander of American Legion Post 330.

Awards and Decorations:
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal

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