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William
Crawford
Other name: John
Place of birth: Glasgow
Year of birth: 20th September 1896
Political organisation: ex CP '23-34 & NUS & NUWM
Occupation: Pipe Fitter
Date of arrival: 30th January 1937
Brigade ID: 509
Date of departure:
Date of death: 28th February 1937
Where killed: Jarama
Comments: Address given as; 247, Barnard Street, Glasgow. Married 3 children. Died in the military hospital at Tarencon 28 February 1937 as a result of wounds received in action. (IBA Box 21a File A).
Source: IBA Box 21 File A & Box D-7 File A/2, RGASPI 545/6/91 https://www.thelocal.es/20150226/in-muddy-fieldsspains-international-brigades-live-on/ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-fife-edition/20130227/281732676899860
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