The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Charles C. Crabb, Jr. (AFSN: 0-3155899), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a U-2 Aircraft Commander at a forward operating location of the 100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in Southeast Asia on 29 November 1975. On that date, while flying an extremely hazardous mission, Major Crabb displayed exceptional airmanship and professional skill in securing intelligence information of vital importance to the nation’s security. His achievement contributed immeasurably to the successful accomplishment of the Wing’s mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Crabb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Charles C. Crabb, Jr. (AFSN: 0-3155899), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a UH-1F Helicopter Pilot in Southeast Asia on 12 February 1968. On that date, Captain Crabb aided in the rescue of a six-man long range reconnaissance team that was on the verge of being surrounded and overrun by a hostile force of company size. Captain Crabb flew numerous low level firing passes at the hostile positions to give the team protection and time to move to a safer landing zone for rescue. Despite intense automatic weapons fire that damaged his aircraft and wounded one of his gunners, he continued low level firing passes to keep the unfriendly forces occupied while an unarmed helicopter made a successful rescue of the team. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Crabb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.