Marvin C. Colton was born April 10, 1920. He was a 1st Lieutenant and Bombardier in the 555th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group (M) during World War II. The 386th Bomb Group was also known as "The Crusaders." He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement against the enemy during the March 24, 1945 mission. He was a member of the 386th Bomb Group (M) Association and participated in their "Return of the Crusader" reunions in the 1980s and 1990s when veterans returned to Europe to tour and visit their old stomping grounds. He passed away April 1998.
From the description of Marvin C. Colton papers, 1942-1994. (University of Akron). WorldCat record id: 770357204
From the guide to the B-26 Marauder Archives, Marvin C. Colton Papers, 1942-1994, 1942-1994, (Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron)
