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NICHOLAS KRAWCIW Obituary
NICHOLAS S.H. KRAWCIW Major General USA (Ret.) (1935 - 2021)
Major General Nicholas S.H. Krawciw died peacefully in his sleep on September 29, 2021 in Ft. Belvoir, VA. He was a devoted husband and loving father who served his country to the last. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, before World War II, the family avoided advancing Soviet troops by moving west, eventually emigrating to the United States. Nick became a citizen and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1959, serving with great distinction in uniform for 31 years. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he was grievously wounded; in the Middle East with the UN during the Yom Kippur War; and in Europe with NATO. He commanded at every level from platoon to division, positions that brought him close to the soldiers he loved. Later, as a civilian working as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense, he helped transition the Ukrainian Army from a Communist organization to one functioning under democratic standards. He is survived by his wife, Christina, his daughter, Alex (and husband Matt), his two sons, Andy (and wife Samantha) and Paul (and wife Kristin); his grandchildren Elijah, Benjamin, Daniel, Annika, and Nicholas; and his sister Maria and brother George. He is pre-deceased by his grandson Kyle Krawciw. Funeral services will be held at West Point. All who had the good fortune to spend any time with Nick received a generous dose of his contagious joy, kindness and boyish glee for life.
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Dave Herzog
September 12, 2024
Nick and I were classmates at Bordentown Military Institute.I remember him well as a good man his desires were to go to west point and become a General in the US Army..He achieved his desires and will be missed by all who knew him.Rest well classmate
Your classmate Dave Herzog
Dave Hatcher
February 19, 2024
General Krawciw was our company Tac at USMA from 1965 to 1967, first as a captain in 1965 and then quickly promoted to major. Virtually to a man in our class of 1968, we regarded him as a consummate leader and officer who earned the respect of all around him. A true professional.
Doug Stickley, LTC, USA (RET)
October 31, 2022
I served in the G-3 at Leighton Barracks in Wurzburg when MG Krawciw commanded 3ID. He was an outstanding officer and leader, and he was also a gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family. Rock of the Marne!
David G Munsey
March 6, 2022
David G Munsey
March 6, 2022
David G Munsey
March 6, 2022
I worked with General Krawciw while he was the 3rd Infantry Division Commander. What a great and intelligent person. I could tell so many great stories about him and what kind of person he was. What a life he lived. What a great leader and mentor !!! One of the things I remember him telling me was to always live your life in a positive manner because there is always someone out there watching you. General Krawciw always loved going to talk to the troops. While he was visiting any barracks, he would want to go to the motor pools to speak with the troops on the ground and always wanted to go unannounced. I rememebr he would always have me park out fromnt of the motor pool and he would walk in. It wasn't long you would see the Platoon Leaders running to the motor pool. But he loved talking with the troops. General Krawciw will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family. General Krawciw was a great man.
Lisa Sherman
October 26, 2021
Peace, love and deepest condolences to Alex and Matt and the entire Krawciw family.
Marusia Bishko Prybyla
October 21, 2021
Will always remember how humble, kind and gentle this truly great man was. My dear friend, Xpyctiu, I pray that the Lord comfort you and your family as you mourn the loss of your beloved Hoko.
Deborah Dowe
October 15, 2021
Mr. Krawciw I´m going to miss you so much, you were a gentle giant with a heart of gold, your housekeeper as you call me Miss Debbie. Rip Sir
Julian Wynnyckyj
October 12, 2021
! Rangers Lead the Way
George Kolesar
October 12, 2021
General Krawciw was my Tactical Officer (sort of like an adult scout leader) at West Point in 1963. I was a scared high school graduate embarking on a new and terrifying experience. Nick seem to know exactly what I was facing and provided wonderful and caring leadership to get me and my classmates through the challenge.
I will never forget how he and his wife would invite a few of us to his house for one of the best dinners ever created. A home cooked meal and gentle caring made us all relaxed and grateful.
I did not have the honor of serving under him after I graduated, but I and many others observed his phenomenal success as a great leader for our Army.
Thank you Sir for helping me to succeed,
George Kolesar
LTC Michael P. Hrycak, USA, Ret.
October 12, 2021
Please accept our sincere condolences, we are praying for General Krawciw's entry into Eternal Life. A true beacon of virtue among the Ukrainian American community, having served heroically in the United States Army 1959-1990, and then being the primary architect of the modern Ukrainian Army, including military education of its best and brightest officers and Soldiers, a legacy continuing today, saving thousands of Ukrainian lives, and bringing glory to Ukraine! As a Cavalry officer myself, General Krawciw improved our U.S. Army doctrine, which was proven in Vietnam and Iraq, and is also a legacy today. Heaven will be a more orderly place with Major General Nicholas Krawciw instilling order and discipline. On behalf of the Ukrainian American Veterans we stand in awe of one of the greatest among our ranks.
Teresa Lech Diakiw
October 12, 2021
My condolences on your loss. I did not know him personally, but he was a most impressive man, full of courage and talent. May he rest in the arms of the angels!
Tania Mychajlyshyn D´Avignon
October 12, 2021
Vichnaja Pamiat....Condolences to the family.
October 11, 2021
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Frank Titus
October 10, 2021
RIP Nicholas. You were a general's general.
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