The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain (Infantry) Letcher Crawford (ASN: 0-1313974), United States Army, for heroic achievement during ground operations against a hostile force as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 3 July 1951, near Turyo-Bong, Korea, Captain Crawford’s battalion was attacking Hill 682 when supplies of ammunition and water grew dangerously low. By reconnaissance with a tank platoon, he selected a more forward position for a supply point in order to re-supply the forward elements. In the gathering darkness of nightfall and under hostile observation, Captain Crawford was supervising the establishment of the new supply location, when the enemy opened fire on the area. Although the tanks had previously withdrawn and it was nearly dark, Captain Crawford voluntarily remained in his vulnerable position and resolutely continued to supervise the transporting of supplies to the forward units until the operation was completed. Captain Crawford’s steadfast heroism reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.