Fairview Tributes
Fairview respectfully presents its Tribute Program to honor and show gratitude to individuals and Family members interred at Fairview. It is our goal to highlight the lives of those who have made special contributions or sacrifices to help others in making our society and world better.
This collection pays tribute to Veterans and Family members who served during times when the United States was involved in major military conflicts. The stories are part of our local history and are fascinating. The program is always seeking submissions from individuals who are able to highlight the involvement of any friend or family member who served during a period of military conflict. The tribute program is ongoing. We will continue to regularly add tributes throughout the year for people interred here.
If you have a tribute you would like to submit for consideration, please contact us at:
Faircem@verizon.net or
908.233.0130
Military Tributes
Austen Ballard Crehore
Austen B. Crehore (1893-1962), Sergeant, French Service Aeronautique
Austen was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and attended school there. Shortly after graduation, World War I was underway and his tried to enlist in the U.S. Air Service. His application was rejected because of a hearing issue however he then enlisted in France’s Service Aeronautique and trained at three French aviation schools. Austen was assigned to the Lafayette Flying Corps, sometimes described as the French Foreign Legion of Aviation. The Grim Reaper symbol of his specific squadron was displayed on their uniforms, flags and planes.
