Steven Michael Larrabee

Warrant Officer 1, U.S. Army

Steven Michael Larrabee was born on 25 August 1949 in Portland, ME. Steven was the son of Orman G. Larrabee, a U.S. Navy veteran.

On 24 March 1971, Warrant Officer Steven Michael Larrabee was serving with F Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Thuy Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, WO Larrabee was killed in action when the helicopter he was flying crashed due to hostile action. His body was recovered.

Medals and Badge

Silver Star Medal *
Army Aviator Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Silver Star Medal Citation

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Steven Michael Larrabee (557725118), Warrant Officer (WO-1), United States Army (Reserve), for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Troop F, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. Warrant Officer Larrabee distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 24 March 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam. While on an aerial reconnaissance mission in heavily infested enemy territory, Warrant Officer Larrabee spotted an enemy bunker complex well-concealed by the jungle canopy. Disregarding the extreme danger of the hostile environment, Warrant Officer Larrabee descended into the area to collect valuable intelligence data for the accomplishment of the mission. Despite immediate enemy fire, Warrant Officer Larrabee, with complete disregard for his own safety, continued into the area and reported vital information to his headquarters. While performing his perilous duties in the face of extreme danger, Warrant Officer Larrabee's aircraft came under intense hostile fire from enemy rockets which caused the aircraft to crash. His gallantry in action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Honors

The name Steven M Larrabee is located on Panel 04W Line 073 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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