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Edward David Crow
Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Edward David Crow (ASN: US-53450463), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 3d Battalion, 22d Infantry, 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Sergeant Crow distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 12 April 1968 while serving with an infantry company during an enemy attack on its position. His unit was in a night defensive position when it became the target of a mortar and ground assault. Initially, the intensity of the enemy fire forced Sergeant Crow to abandon his mortar position, but he quickly regrouped his men and personally led a counterattack to regain it. His men began receiving enemy machine gun fire when they had advanced to within fifteen meters of the weapon site. Ignoring the fusillade, Sergeant Crow continued towards his objective and destroyed the machine gun with hand grenades. After successfully regaining the mortar emplacement, he fired illumination rounds to expose the enemy in the darkness and placed effective suppressive fire upon the insurgents which forced their withdrawal. Sergeant Crow's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3815 (August 6, 1968)
Action Date: 12-Apr-68
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company B
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 22d Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade
Division: 25th Infantry Division
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EDWARD DAVID CROW
Army - SGT - E5
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth May 19, 1947
From: COLUMBUS, GA
Religion: BAPTIST
Marital Status: Single
SGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service
25th Infantry Division
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Aug 22, 1967
Casualty was on May 14, 1968
In HUA NGHIA, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
Body was recovered
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Marion Butts (Richard) (1975)
we still think you to this day!
Marion Butts (Richard) (1975)
it seems like yesterday you were leaving then you were gone! we miss you!
Marion Butts (Richard) (1975)
Happy Birthday! yesterday was your birthday. just know that people were thinking of you.gone but never forgotten
Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)
Rest in peace. We are thinking of you.
Bill Bender (1959)
It saddens me so much that the country has lost so many good men & women.
Sgt Crow was a true hero & one to be looked up to, not the likes of Hollywood stars/starlets, reality show parttcipants & American Idol types. God Bless You, sgt Crow. Rest in peace.
Benny Brock (1968)
David there has not been a single day in over 40 years that I have not thought of you. You are always on my mind and in my heart. You were the very best friend anyone could have. Save be a seat at the big table. One day I will see you again.
Danny Williams (1975)
RIP>DANNY WILLIAMSBHS75
Diane Pickron (Cook) (1967)
David, Thank you so much for your sacrifice. On this Independance Day day, you are remembered by all us Baker Lions. God bless you.
Marion Butts (Richard) (1975)
David it has been so long since you left us but yet it seems like yesterday. But we have never forgot you. So much you missed but I know you are looking down and seeing it all. Gone but never forgotten marion
Gail Reneau (Dacus) (1968)
David was a good friend and neighbor. We were all devasted when we received the news about his death. Today I reflect on the deaths of many friends who served in our military.
Gail Reneau Dacus