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Ia Drang MOH pilot Bruce Crandall passes away.

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Col. Bruce Crandall, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a Vietnam helicopter pilot during the Battle of Ia Drang, died Sunday, according to a news release from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Crandall, a retired Army colonel and Arizona resident, was 93. A cause of death was not released.

In November 1965, then Maj. Crandall and then-Capt. Ed Freeman volunteered to fly their UH-1 Hueys into the heart of combat in the la Drang valley after military commanders deemed the area too dangerous for aircraft.

Remainder of article here.

Big brass ones. RIP Sir! Now kick back & reminisce with "Too Tall."

His story and achievements can fit anywhere.

RIP Sir..... as a grunt in RVN I'll never forget the sound of Huey's ....wop wop

Rest in peace Sir. 93 years is a good run.

Well done, Sir, during your service, and in the period afterwards.

Thank you for your courage and the example you set.

Rest in peace.

TR

RIP Sir,
You went through life knowing that you 've done good..
Happy Flying..
SALUTE..

Rest in Peace. Prayers and condolences for the family and friends.

DOL

Rest in Peace Sir…….

RIP sir!

I first learned of Col. Crandall via "We Were Soldiers" book and then the movie.