Chris Boonzaier Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Here are some pics for the US Airmen decorated for saving some french pilots during this crash... http://rt.com/news/226383-spain-jet-crash-albacete/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 ChrisThank you for the information. A few comments :The American NCO who received the Legion of honor clearly risked his life and a number of French airmen (one woman I believe) owed their lives to his brave action. The award of the Legion of honor to an NCO is a VERY unusual procedure, probably due to the fact that this galant airman was not a French Citizen. He certainly deserved the highest award available and I am glad the French Government did the right thing .The other four American airmen received the gold level National Defense Medal which is the equivalent of a Croix de guerre or a Croix de la Valeur militaire for gallantry in peacetime.I would be interested to know if these five men received recognition from the Italian Government and/or from the US Aiforce. They certainly are a credit to their Country.RegardsVeteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Here is a link to the video ceremony from "Airforce times" It has the speech introducing the NCOs and a short description on their acts: http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/06/15/airman-receives-award-from-france/71259970/ Incredible bravery Edited June 18, 2015 by Rogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Outstanding! Awesome to see a brave NCO receiving the LoH! Outstanding! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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