Dale Crittenberger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He was killed in a helicopter crash while serving as a U.S. Army Colonel in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969.
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Dale Crittenberger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He was killed in a helicopter crash while serving as a U.S. Army Colonel in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of a Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crittenberger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Colonel (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Crittenberger distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of the 3d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Crittenberger, 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 Army.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Crittenberger distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of the 3d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Crittenberger, 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 Army.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of a Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crittenberger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.