Interesting that Freeman had been awarded the medal but not Crandall(until now.)
Walter Marm was also awarded the Medal of Honor at Ia Drang.
"Walter Marm was also awarded the Medal of Honor at Ia Drang."
Guess that should read "for his bravery during the battle at Ia Drang" or something to that effect.
I talked to Crandall about this. LT. General Hal Moore was behind getting hs CMH finally. Yes, it was late in many peoples minds, but Hal Moore is a man of great integrity and Crandall a humble man of patience. I am currently doing a bio on General Moore and both he, Crandall and Galloway have given me a lot of time for interviews.
Crandall is a great man, very deserving of this honor and by his own admission he is thrilled to receive it from THIS president.
I knew Marm about 25 years ago. His son played soccer with my sons in N. Virginia. Someone happen to tell me he had received the MOH. Very quiet and unassuming fellow. Do you know where he is now?