Steven MICHAEL Larrabee

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Steven Michael Larrabee (557725118), Warrant Officer (WO-1), U.S. Army (Reserve), for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Troop F, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. Warrant Officer Larrabee distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 24 March 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam. While on an aerial reconnaissance mission in heavily infested enemy territory, Warrant Officer Larrabee spotted an enemy bunker complex well-concealed by the jungle canopy. Disregarding the extreme danger of the hostile environment, Warrant Officer Larrabee descended into the area to collect valuable intelligence data for the accomplishment of the mission. Despite immediate enemy fire, Warrant Officer Larrabee, with complete disregard for his own safety, continued into the area and reported vital information to his headquarters. While performing his perilous duties in the face of extreme danger, Warrant Officer Larrabee’s aircraft came under intense hostile fire from enemy rockets which caused the aircraft to crash. His gallantry in action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 8125 (April 25, 1971)