[74-837] CHARLES F. CROUTHAMEL, b Apr. 12, 1895; s Joseph and Alice G. (Fetterolf) Crouthamel [74-447]; m Apr. 28, 1917, EMMA BLANCHE COUTER, b June 24, 1895; dau Frank and Sallie (Bryan) Couter. Chief carpenter; U.S. 8. Arkansas, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, Cal. (1920.) Charles Crouthamel enlisted in the U. 8. Navy, Jan. 5, 1914, as carpenter’s mate, and was rapidly advanced, being the first on the ship’s record (U.S.S. Arkansas) to receive five promotions in the first four years of service. He received an honorable discharge at the end of four years and again re-enlisted. He saw service in Mexico, in submarine warfare, and with Germany; hence he wears the stripes of three wars on his sleeve.
One child:
Charlotte Lorrain, b Dec. 1, 1918.
Parents’ family: [74-447] Alice G. Fetterolhf and Joseph Crouthamel