Letcher Crawford

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second Silver Star award to Letcher Crawford, Captain, U.S. Army. On 3 July 1951, near Turyo-Bong, Korea, Captain Crawford’s battalion was attacking Hill 682 when supplies of ammunition and water grew dangerously low. By reconnaissance with a tank platoon, he selected a more forward position for a supply point in order to resupply the forward elements. In the gathering darkness of nightfall and under hostile observation, Captain Crawford was supervising the establishment of the new supply location, when the enemy opened fire on the area. Although the tanks had previously withdrawn and it was nearly dark, Captain Crawford voluntarily remained in his vulnerable position and resolutely continued to supervise the transporting of supplies to the forward units until the operation was completed. Captain Crawford’s steadfast heroism reflects high credit upon himself and the military service.