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Awards Received

  • Airman’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Airman

    Action Date:

    March 27, 1982

    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-664 (November 7, 1982)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Airman David Lee Craig, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at Bolo Point, Okinawa, Japan, on 27 March 1982. On that date, Airman Craig, with complete disregard for his own safety, and despite the treacherous and precarious waters of the South China Sea, entered the water and persevered in his humanitarian efforts to rescue several fellow airmen until he succeeded in pulling the victim to safety. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Airman Craig has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.