CW4 Howard R. Crotty served his country for 26 years of active duty in the U. S. Army. He served two tours in Vietnam. He was a distinguished Army Aviator earning the following decorations, medals, awards and citations: Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal with numeral 10, Joint Service Commendation Medal w/V Device w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal w/clasp, bronze 2 loops, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon w/numeral 1, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 1 Silver Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Master Army Aviator Badge, Distinguished Unit Citation, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/Numeral 1.