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Bruce Perry Crandall (born February 17, 1933) is a retired United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a pilot during the Battle of Ia Drang on November 14, 1965, in South Vietnam.
MEDAL OF HONOR. Vietnam War. "I will always be in awe of Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall for his extraordinary bravery and brilliant flying skills under the most difficult wartime conditions — flying...
Dec 7, 2020 · Army Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall led more than 900 combat missions during two tours in Vietnam. His heroics were numerous, but it was his quick thinking during an aborted mission in 1965 that led him...
Major Bruce Crandall was a helicopter pilot who flew 22 missions to rescue and supply troops at Landing Zone X-Ray in 1965. He received the Medal of Honor in 2007 for his extraordinary heroism and courage under intense enemy fire.
Feb 25, 2007 · MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Major Bruce P. Crandall distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism as a Flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division ...
Major Bruce P. Crandall distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism as a Flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).
Feb 26, 2007 · President Bush today presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to retired Lt. Col. Bruce P. Crandall for his actions at the Battle of Landing Zone X-Ray in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley.
