06-02-2026, 16:00
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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.
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Remainder of article here.
Big brass ones. RIP Sir! Now kick back & reminisce with "Too Tall."
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06-02-2026, 17:31
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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
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06-02-2026, 19:58
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Rest in peace Sir. 93 years is a good run.
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06-03-2026, 20:29
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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
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06-04-2026, 04:13
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RIP Sir,
You went through life knowing that you 've done good..
Happy Flying..
SALUTE..
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06-04-2026, 05:04
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Rest in Peace. Prayers and condolences for the family and friends.
DOL
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06-04-2026, 13:27
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Rest in peace, sir.
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06-04-2026, 18:08
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Rest in Peace Sir…….
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06-05-2026, 19:52
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Godspeed!
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06-06-2026, 11:03
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RIP sir!
I first learned of Col. Crandall via "We Were Soldiers" book and then the movie.
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