The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General Jarred Vincent Crabb (ASN: 0-17996/535A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commander of the NINTH Air Force, Greenville South Carolina from 1946 to 1987; Commander of the THIRTEENTH Air Force at Clark Air Force Base, Luzon, Philippine Islands from 1948 to 1949, and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Far East Air Forces, with headquarters at Tokyo, Japan, from 1949 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crabb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jarred Vincent Crabb (ASN: 0-17996/535A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
January 1944 – July 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 83 (October 2, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Jarred Vincent Crabb (ASN: 0-17996/535A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Fifth Bomber Command, and later of the 314th Composite Wing, FIFTH Air Force, in the Pacific Theater of Operations from January 1944 to July 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crabb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jarred Vincent Crabb (ASN: 0-17996/535A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crabb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Far East Air ForcesAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, Far East Ai Forces, General Orders No. 135 (December 14, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Jarred Vincent Crabb (ASN: 0-17996/535A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Deputy Chief of Operations of the FAR EAST Air Forces, in aerial operations in Korea, in 1950. At great personal risk and in constant danger from enemy ground and aerial attack, General Crabb made repeated troops to the most forward air bases. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Crabb, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.