The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford (ASN: 0-19215), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. Colonel Crawford crossed an area exposed to enemy artillery and small arms fire in an attempt to contact an adjacent battalion. Although wounded, Colonel Crawford successfully accomplished his mission. His bold action enabled a coordinated attack to be made upon the enemy. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Crawford, 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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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 8, 1942
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 95 (1943)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in French Morocco, on 8 November 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Crawford, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Division:
36th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(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) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 36th and 3d Infantry Divisions during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
August 1954 – September 1959
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (March 22, 1960)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1954 to September 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1942 – 1943
(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 11, 1943
Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 104 (December 11, 1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford (ASN: 0-19215), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Niscemi, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. While attacking forward from the narrow bridgehead they gained the day before, his battalion was suddenly attacked by 30-40 tanks, with strong infantry support Leading companies were forced to give ground, leaving Lieutenant Colonel Crawford isolated and directly in the path of the advancing tanks. Though under direct heavy artillery and machine gun fire he chose to remain at his observation post, continuing to adjust fire on the enemy armor. He then crossed over 300 yards of fire-swept terrain, sustaining injuries that necessitated his evacuation despite his desire to carry on. By performing his duty coolly and heroically under terrific fire, he rallied his troops to repulse the enemy. Lieutenant Colonel Crawford’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Brice Crawford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.