Today is Medal of Honor Day....some video showing what Helicopter Aviation was like in those days.
Ed "Too Tall" Freeman earned his Medal at the LZ X-Ray fight in the Ia Drang River Battle made famous by Joe Galloway's book "We Were Soldiers and Young".
Bruce Crandall was Ed Freeman's Commanding Officer.....
Gary was in the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company, which was part of my Battalion. My greatest privilege in life has been to be allowed to serve with Soldiers like him, Freeman, and so many others.
Pat Brady was a Dust Off (Medical Evacuation) Pilot.....