Medal of Honor Presentation to Bruce Crandall

[@dustinfulks8166]

Major Crandall saved my pawpaws life. Thanks to him I got to know my pawpaw, I’m forever in his debt God Bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jerva245]

Does pawpaw have a name? Or is this a tall tale?

[@bighag9773]

​@@jerva245in fairness, Major Crandall savrd hundreds of GIs

[@FireCaptE9]

I had read Major Crandall's story in General Moore's book, 'We Were Solidiers Once - And Young"..I thought it to be CMOH material then.. God Bless and thank you sir! A medal 41 years overdue!

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

Your damn right, pal!

[@ZATennisFan]

Absolutely. It's sad it took that long but least his heroism was finally recognized... To fly back and forth into that hell hole like he did took real courage.

[@AllisChalmersMN]

Asked for his name to be removed so his brother at arms could receive the Medal instead. Just another example of how each and every one that has received the Medal Of Honor is so damn selfless and a true America hero.

[@floundergearjam]

LTC Crandall, there are no words in the English language to express the gratitude that many of your fellow Americans and I feel, are not adequate to express our gratitude to you and your crews. God bless. Garry Owen!

[@waynewayne9693]

You need a dictionary.

[@James-is2dr]

What a great honour it must be to affix the MH upon an American hero - must be truly humbling.

[@danielgiles5420]

Inspiring a true American. Had the privelidge to me the lt colonel working as a cab driver several years a go here on Washington were we both lived at the time he will always be a courageous hero in mind my dad who is passed away now was one of the soldiers that he flew out of the Lz that day my family will never forget his gift to us thank you Sir for your service to this great nation!

[@weselyhyatt89]

Bruce, thank you for your service! God bless. first horse ara.

[@plattipuss1944]

I'll give Bush Jr. credit for one thing - the man always got emotional presenting the CMOH. Clearly a man who appreciated the honor of presenting it.

[@christopherfranklin1881]

President Bush was the last President to have served in the US military. He trained as a fighter pilot in the Air Force National Guard. His father, George H,W. Bush was the last President to see combat. (WW II).

[@DEeMONsworld]

@@christopherfranklin1881 bush was a draft dodging privleged son of one of those complicit in Kennedy's assassination. a man who started another fake war against Sadam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction which never existed. Good for Crandall, the only man of honor in that room.

[@paulj4155]

They are genuinely stupid people. Still fighting the civil war, which they actually lost.

[@daleruf7481]

Thanks for what you did for us Veterans in that War !!! It was an honor to serve in the First Cavalry and hear your story!!!

[@rogersgirl10]

Thank you for your service!

[@loystloystloyst]

Nobody can doubt this man's courage saved a great many American lives. Respect from a Canadian neighbour and ally.

[@1967Leather]

As well deserved as it was long delayed. What an amazing story of selfless bravery!

[@Tom-bm7mm]

Yes, it shouldn't take that long.

[@georgewalsh46]

True hero along with Ed Freeman!

[@liemh9290]

Balls of steel. After reading his story. Wow.

[@joegamble328]

Liem H STEEL

[@franklinwelfl2558]

Amen, He and Major Freeman are examples for all 1st Responders

[@UkrainianPaulie]

@@franklinwelfl2558 He is not a First Responder. He is a soldier.

[@franklinwelfl2558]

@@UkrainianPaulie realize that Iam a Veteran. As a First Responder I live by what I learned in the Military.

[@hurdcows]

Long live Bruce P Crandall. American Hero.

[@OzBloke]

Very few Presidents will ever deserve the appreciation of these men!

[@rise-amorph8178]

A true commander and a true hero. God bless and thank you for your service🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@leedscab123]

TRUE HERO RIGHT HERE.

[@1toRespectReggae]

Balls of steel

[@jambocoo]

A true hero, thank you sir for your service !.

[@tritstan6208]

Thanks you for your service!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ChiefsFanInSC]

It's amazing it took so long to award him this honor!

[@RubyBandUSA]

Col. Crandall and men like him that followed are why this country will never be defeated.

[@judsoncooke8626]

Well deserved. An amazing and selfless of caring for your men and others.

[@williamreed2004]

All in Hal Moore's command were stalwart heroes. He was highlighted in the chopper scenes. Joe's book is outstanding. WJR CDR MC USN ret

[@genekimberly68]

Too bad some don't like this!?? I had the privilege of flying some missions there for a few months. Army pilots are just plain "Dawg" nuts crazy. One came back and got me even though I begged him not to. Glad he did. Hope you "people" disliking this are never in a situation where you need pilots like this. You should be ashamed because even though you dislike what they did, THEY WOULD HAVE COME BACK FOR YOU EVEN IF THEY KNEW OF YOUR DISLIKE.

[@rogersgirl10]

THANK YOU for your service, Sir!

[@smoothpicker]

I think it's well deserving that he received the CMOH while still living. I've watched several interviews with him and his stories are awe inspiring. Thank you for your service sir!.

[@IBNED]

It was a honor to be in his presence...he often expressed the view that he was going to continue to fly until he was dead or the unit was relieved. No questions....

[@CYBERVISIONSdotCom]

For those of you wondering why "Snakeshit Crandall" and "Too Tall Freeman" weren't awarded the MOH sooner, both were put in for it, but at that time there was a 2yr reporting limit on award evaluations, and the limit had passed. Both were awarded the DSC instead. The 2yr requirement was removed in 1995, and the movie "We Were Soldiers" put their actions back in the spotlight, and both were reevaluated. MOH evaluations are also constantly ongoing and reviews for different reasons can change the review of a candidate; one active evaluation ongoing now is for a Civil War candidate.

[@donaldzlotnik505]

...and we should have ongoing MH reviews for phony MHs when evidence is provide the MH recipient was a traitor or his citation was based on lies. I also assume EVERY DSC recipient would like to have their DSC upgraded.

[@FranklinBurns42]

Sensei Raven Good to know, thank you

[@adamr6794]

The Book We Were Soldiers Once...And Young brought attention to the battle. A Trip back to the LZ in 1993 with Vets from both sides, brought more attention to what happened courtesy of ABC's They Were Young And Brave with Forrest Sawyer... The Movie came out in 2002. Otherwise your answer is proper. Once eligible again after 1996... Crandall removed his own name from candidacy to give Ed Freeman a better chance. Once Too Tall got his, Snake's application was then re-reconsidered.

[@alistairmills7608]

Amazing, truly amazing. Thank you Lt Col Bruce Cramdall

[@hscollier]

In the middle of a somber MOH ceremony, George giving props to my little desert of a hometown, Midland, Texas. Great place to be from. Thanks. 🤣

[@1olddirtroad]

What a great example of a selfless human being. In the face of certain violet death he chose his fellow soldiers well being over his own and in doing so he is an example of some of the very best to serve our Country. God Bless Our Soldiers

[@kennethb.dillard6899]

A true American Hero for sure Thank you Sir

[@charlesferer3956]

Spent 1989 with 5th 17th air cav. Place called Camp Garry Owen. Good training for 2nd ACR, 1991.

[@bills1613]

I cried. I'm still crying. God bless him and all like him.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

You can tell he’s very proud. Good for you, we are as well.

[@2098elk]

I agree. Why did it take so long to honor a man of such valor? Love the opening and closing by a prayer. I was drafted shortly after this battle took place. Wasn't there and didn't serve in country but God Bless those who did. It will be 50 years since I served. We are getting old and it's about time the country said "Welcome Home".

[@panzerken]

+2098elk Forget the damn prayer. Keep religion out of military matters!

[@panzerken]

Brandon M people like you are! Arrogant to assume everyone is Christian or whatever! Maybe the man is atheist, did they ever consider that. And I do respect the man and all the American soldiers that died in that battle, I just don't respect the damn religious angle. God didn't help over 240 of our soldiers that were killed now did he?

[@1967Leather]

+2098elk Welcome home, my brother.

[@451F]

My heart felt thanks to you for your courage and saving those individuals. The tears in my eyes and the love in my heart for a true hero , American, and a true man. God bless you sir. I shall not forget you or all the brave American in all wars. I wish the way I live my life did not fall so short of the ideals that should honor all you brave soldiers. Yet I will not give in even though I fail you all each time.

[@sgtzsquad]

Thank you sir! Semper Fi!

[@rossfontana1475]

sgtzsquad i

[@franksadlowski8136]

He was the Rigt Man at the Right Moment in Time...Bless Him and Thank God for giving this man the Courage to do so...

[@donaldzlotnik505]

During this same battle, SP/4 Willard Parrish killed more than 100 NVA soldiers attacking Moore's battalion from the rear. He saved Moore's supply area, the HQ element and all 3 companies. Willard was presented a Silver Star. (Note: That was ONE HUNDRED enemy soldiers!)

[@donaldzlotnik505]

What I an CLEARLY stating is he; Killed NO NVA, he shared the danger EQUALLY with his entire crew, he did not lose his aircraft or even suffer any hits to the aircraft. What he did do was his job! In contrast--Parrish KILLED over 100 NVA by himself! He saved Moore's entire Battalion for serious losses, he saved More and the whole command staff. Parrish got a Silver Star. Crandall and Freeman got their MHs AFTER the hyped movie came out that only told HLAF the battle--there was also McDale's Battalion we don't talk about.

[@rodneygenzink6630]

Donald Zlotnik

[@IamDoctorJekyll]

Read the citation and be moved: "... with complete disregard for his own personal safety..." "completed a total of 22 flights, most under *intense enemy fire*, retiring from the battlefield only after all possible service had been rendered to the Infantry battalion."

[@patrickmccrann991]

It is not the Congressional Medal of Honor. The proper title is Medal of Honor!

[@sectortech12b8]

Real American hero and selfless leader, I would have been proud to serve under his command

[@TheStuka41]

God bless this brave man, a true hero, and all the US soldiers who fought in Vietnam. All my respect for them.

[@50calpulse76]

What a joke it took the US 41 years to award this brave man. Now he's too old to benefit from any of the privileges that come with this award. Just think how many people would have been lost if it took him 41years to act on what needed to be done. God bless you sir and thank you for your service even if the government didn't recognize you soon enough.

[@huskyaonecee7568]

I salute you Sir!

[@jamesmccutchan955]

god bless you sir! Garry Owen.

[@ogstopper]

Respect. That is all.

[@TuNguyen-dy8vn]

He was one of bravest man👌🚁

[@chloehennessey6813]

Why did it take 41 years to give this man a Medal of Honor when the Army knew he deserved it from day one from all the verified witnesses and observations?

[@adamr6794]

Up until 1996 there was a rule in place that stated the MOH had to be awarded within 2 years of the action. Once the rule was dropped both Crandall and Freeman were both up for consideration. Crandall didn't think that the Army would award 3 Medals from one fight so he took his own name out of contention to shed more light on Freeman. It's very strange that their actions were not recognized at the time. But order has been restored.

[@MaxRank]

@@adamr6794 not strange at all. These brave men were blamed for the loss of the war by their own government and countrymen. They were outcasts and shunned. An absolute disgrace in American history.

[@adamr6794]

@@MaxRank These actions were in 1965 with the outcome of the war still completely unknown. It is "strange" that citations of bravery in action were not written by the leaders of the 1st of the 7th in 1965, when they happened. Medals are not awarded by the Press or fellow Countrymen.

[@Johnnyroten]

Why did it take 41 years to recognize this man’s heroics?

[@Chrisamos412]

Very impressive, thank you sir!

[@ronhaworth5471]

Crandall, Veteran.Mission Complete with MOH.

[@colterino]

Amazing man, so brave so heroic. So exemplary. Thanks 🙏

[@MadRiver0707]

This hero set the Standard as a Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot

[@saltyassassin]

Flying lower than Snake Shit... Under the bullets.... getting it done. They don’t make em like this anymore. Lt. Gen Moore.... SgtMaj Plumley.... LtCol Bruce Crandall.... one of a kind

[@mvubu6823]

Who knew I would miss Bush 2

[@sethcaughey6882]

12 years later and this video looks like it was filmed with a potato. More important, thank you LTC Crandall for the help and knowledge you provided. You are a giant among many service members, past and present.

[@paddy.7784]

Just finished reading ' We were soldiers once and Young ' ' The Greatest Generation ' most certainly applies to Vietnam Vets. Watching this I couldn't help but think how times have changed. A President who acknowledges and speaks of the bravery , and sacrifice of a true hero , with respect and humor appropriate to the occasion , not about himself and using it to perpetrate more lies .

[@Glen.Danielsen]

I _LOVE_ how this proceeding was begun and ended with prayer. 💛🙏🏼

[@jtchristiank1]

14 people should move to another country.

[@johnknorr1140]

It’s because of pilots like him is why we loved these guys 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎖

[@oldreliable40]

god bless u major crandall!!!

[@donfrance3]

excellent

[@MaxRank]

It’s a disgrace that it’s taken the government this long to acknowledge the sacrifice made by these brave young men, sent to fight a war that couldn’t be won in a land we had no business being in. I salute each and every man that fought, lived and lost in Vietnam and to the brave men that paid the ultimate price for a political statement war may you Rest In Peace you will like the others that have fallen before you, never be forgotten.

[@umpireva5440]

Great man!

Gary Owen and Glory !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@5ivesmixes]

I don’t understand why there is 6 years between the awards of the Medal of Honor to Bruce Crandall and Ed Freeman when they both received it for flying the same missions?

[@adamr6794]

Bruce Crandall took his own name off the table for consideration so that his wingman Ed Freeman's application would have a better chance. Ultimately the plan worked to perfection. I'm guessing it's a bit of a process

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@adamr6794 I think that's about as clear a definition of "Selflessness" you could ever ask for. My ship (USS Fox DLG-33) was on Yankee Station in 1970/71 & 1972/73, directing aircraft off the carriers in country an back out again. Air Traffic Control was our main mission. All of it was necessary to get the job done but the assignments were not nearly the same. I have the utmost respect for the people in country, on the ground or in the air.

[@adamr6794]

Am I the only one who wants know the name of the bartender at Camp Holloway that refused to serve Hal Moore, Bruce Crandall and Jon Mills after LZ X-Ray?

[@adamr6794]

@Old timer hot shot No, no, no...Name of the Bartender would suffice. Not only should we know his name name should forever be synonymous for being an idiot. You can read about the incident in Pleiku: Dawn of Helicopter Warfare in Vietnam by J.D. Coleman. The Bartender was being a little prick and nothing more.

[@fisheryang479]

Threefold Amen!!!

[@patriciawickholm3617]

His wife had to be a patient woman since he had been deployed so much.

[@carldavis9999]

I met Melvin Morris yesterday @ our Airborne and Special Forces jamboree in Sebring, Florida. and spoke with him at great length. He is very down to earth and unassuming. And like me he is a liberal. Airborne!

[@johnyates670]

Carl Davis - I believe I may have met you at the Mobil station at the intersection of Rt 98 and Rt 27 in Sebring a couple years ago when I came into the station...

[@carldavis9999]

@@johnyates670 - This was my first time in Sebring but hello anyway John.

[@phoenixfox3379]

God bless this hero. America has few of them anymore.

[@paulabes4220]

I saw this acted out in the movie with Mel Gibson We were Warriors. I thought it was Hollywood making it up. Great man...

[@tylervalenz9692]

*soldiers

[@thatsmrtwattoyou]

Respect.

[@trob0914]

GARRY OWEN, 7TH CAV...!!

[@philr1118]

why did it take 40 years when they can spend billions in mins...Bless LTC Crandall and the ones like him

[@nikobellic8368]

Greg Kinnear was awarded

[@RubyBandUSA]

I miss George W. He was presidential, but down to earth, and had a very likeable manner about him, and was a DAMN good public speaker, especially at events like this.

[@michaelberg6644]

A Definite HERO! God Bless him!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Thank you sir....anyone else clap along...I did...

[@rexoates4484]

Great heroism!!

[@nicktant1756]

Amen

[@sphericalempirical9359]

40 years late.

[@joegamble328]

Respect sir. CRM at its best!

[@joegamble328]

George, you're a loser. 9/11 scumbag

[@edhillmastersroofing895]

Reading WWSO...AY now. Crandall and many others were worthy of MOH.

[@chazboyle9456]

a very brave man

[@4redniwediS]

And to think, a lot of liberals would criticize and condemn Crandall's actions on that day!

[@franklinwelfl2558]

To hell with the libs, the Col. and Major Freeman did what American Soldiers will do, take care of business

[@derdickemann]

Dislike. Why? Because it took the U.S.A. full 41 years to honour a hero.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

in war there are too many heroics to properly honor all of them. its why MOH recipients often say they wear the medal in honor of their brothers who equally deserve the honor.

[@adamparsons1725]

This had me, at The Prayer!!! QUIT CUTTING THE ONIONS!!!???? Any Vietnam Vets here...I know...probably a lot? Reason I ask? Every SINGLE ONE OF YOU GUYS...I potentially, owe YOU FELLERS, my life!?! My Father wasnt Drafted....Because he was in College, Married with Kids...ect? Yet stories about,Granny ,Pawpa and he...tuned in to the Radio Draft Lotto? Even HE, doest know why...and maybe, these "Conspiracy" stories are why? THEY ARE, why he didnt enlist !!! You Vet Fellers, HAVE NO IDEA, as to how much respect I have for you guys! Like "Saving Private Ryan" in cemetery scene...Paraphrased---" I tried to live my life, best I could. Hope that was enough?" Still trying!!! Dang IT...who brought out another Onion? NO IDEA

[@kennymay9036]

We will not see their like again.

[@robertmyers5666]

True Hero

[@MrClark-df9qn]

Another great American. We are losing these great men at an alarming rate. God bless you all.

[@MrGunny2009]

Kind of a shame the man reading the citation referred to Crandall's unit as "Calvary" instead of "Cavalry". There is a significant difference between the two. For such an important ceremony you would think they would have rehearsed it and got the working correct.

[@rosier5428]

MrGunny2009 He is tongue tied....he also says nucular instead of nuclear.

[@squawk0031]

Bring back Bush!

[@richardrybinski2320]

@Robert ÓhÉigceartaigh a fellow American expresses his opinion, and you call him a traitor. You're exactly what's wrong with much of this country today, pal.

[@salamanca1954]

George is misting up. around 17. I have to give him a bit of credit there.

[@murphyr31]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Ceaaa22]

Again for millenials and soy boys... This is a Man.

[@johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899]

Why so long to give this man this medal.....Viet Vet

[@adamr6794]

He removed his own name from consideration so that Ed "Too Tall" Freeman would be given greater consideration. That led to Freeman receiving his MOH years earlier. But far too long a wait for both Men

[@bigd3512]

Better late then never I guess.

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