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Walter Miles Crest

Birth	:	25 Aug 1891 Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, Montana, USA
Death	:	14 Dec 1923 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0457993, -97.8867035
Plot	:	Section 6 Block 1 Lot 2 Grave 2
Description	:	Death Certificate: Father: Ole Crest born in Norway Mother: Laura Braa born in Norway Informant: Creston Crest of Big Timber, Montana He was a florist and single. The death certificate shows that he was born 14 Aug 1890 and died 14 Dec. 1923 in Big Timber, Montana. Big Timber Pioneer, 20 December 1923 Walter M. Crest, well known in Big Timber and Sweet Grass county, died Friday evening of last week in Fairview hospital, Minneapolis, following operations for appendicitis and bowel trouble. His mother, Mrs. Laura Crest, and brother, Creston Crest, both of this city, and Oswald... Read More	Death Certificate: Father: Ole Crest born in Norway Mother: Laura Braa born in Norway Informant: Creston Crest of Big Timber, Montana He was a florist and single. The death certificate shows that he was born 14 Aug 1890 and died 14 Dec. 1923 in Big Timber, Montana. Big Timber Pioneer, 20 December 1923 Walter M. Crest, well known in Big Timber and Sweet Grass county, died Friday evening of last week in Fairview hospital, Minneapolis, following operations for appendicitis and bowel trouble. His mother, Mrs. Laura Crest, and brother, Creston Crest, both of this city, and Oswald and Lee Crest, both of Minneapolis, were present when death came. The remains were brought here Monday for burial, accompanied by the relatives mentioned, also floral tributes of every description from eastern friends to which were added many from local admirers. The American Legion of this city had charge of arrangements, soldier and navy veterans of the World war accompanying the casket from the home to the church and then to Mountain View, where taps were sounded and a salute fired over the grave. Deceased was born in Big Timber, August 25, 1891. In October 1917, he entered the World war, going first to Camp Lewis, Wash., where he remained six months. March 9, 1918, he embarked for France, where he took part in many engagements. He was wounded September 29 of the same year, being left for dead upon the battlefield. Paralysis followed the injury and for 18 hours he lay upon the battlefield, able only to move the lid of one eye, and without food or water. Each time a dead bearer passed near he moved the eye, and finally, it was noticed by a comrade and he was carried from the field to a hospital. After treatment in several French hospitals, he returned to this country, going to the hospital at Camp Lewis. In July of the same year, he was discharged from that institution. In 1921 he went to Minneapolis, where he took vocational training until his demise. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Laura Crest; four sisters, Mrs. Peder Hoem, Mrs. Floyd Bailey and Margaret Crest of this city, and Mrs. Stuart Nicholdson of McLeod; and three brothers, Creston Crest of this city, and Oswald and Lee Crest of Minneapolis. When one speaks of "hero" he speaks of Walter Crest. a hero in the conflict of battle, he was a greater hero in his suffering. Maimed for life on a French battlefield he carried his afflictions silently and heroically. whatever animosities he may have had toward those responsible for his afflictions, whatever hopes may have been blasted by the horrors of war, no one knew. No one ever heard him complain of what might have been or what had happened; to him the past was past. Of such men, heroes are made. Contributor: Julia Kinsey (48922386) •

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Where is Walter Miles Crest's memorial?
Walter Miles Crest's memorial is located at: Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, USA.
When did Walter Miles Crest death?
Walter Miles Crest death on 14 Dec 1923 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Miles Crest's memorial?
Latitude: 38.0457993
Longitude: -97.8867035

Family Members:

Parent

Ole Crest

(1855 - 1907)

Laura Braa Crest

(1857 - 1944)

Siblings

Creston LeRoy Crest

(1883 - 1964)

Signa Crest Bailey

(1893 - 1940)

Alvhild Crest Nicholson

(1895 - 1996)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 28 Jan 2019

Left by Anonymous on 17 Aug 2021

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