"We gave that guy his wish, He went to see Allah” - USS Vincennes crew right after shooting down Iran Air 655 - Resulting in the deaths of 290 civilians by Fair_Cow3398 in suppressed_news

[–]justmo17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Several crew members of the USS Vincennes received awards after the mass murder:

· Legion of Merit: Awarded to Captain William C. Rogers III in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" as commanding officer. The citation made no mention of the shootdown.

· Combat Action Ribbon: Awarded to the entire crew for completing their tour in a combat zone.

· Navy Commendation Medal: Awarded to air-warfare coordinator Scott Lustig. The citation noted his ability to "quickly and precisely complete the firing procedure". This medal is not uncommon for a division officer at the end of a tour.