VFW 9761 FRANK KUBIN POST is named after one of Crosby's own.
Frank Kubin was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Kubin had the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His military occupation or specialty was Carpenter's Mate Third Class. Service number assignment was 5767063. Attached to USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56).
According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Harris county has been included within the archival record. We have Crosby listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Kubin was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on 24 November 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: MIA - Missing in Action. Incident location: Gilbert Islands, South Pacific.
According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Harris county has been included within the archival record. We have Crosby listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Kubin was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on 24 November 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: MIA - Missing in Action. Incident location: Gilbert Islands, South Pacific.
| Name | Frank Kubin |
| From | Crosby, Harris County, Texas |
| Casualty Date | 24 November 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer Third Class |
| Specialty | Carpenter's Mate Third Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) |
| Casualty Type | MIA - Missing in Action |
| Location | Gilbert Islands, South Pacific |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Frank Kubin is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
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