Frederick L. Feinberg Award 1976, Forum-32 to LCDR Joseph L. Crowe, Jr for the rescue of eight crewmen from the Ship Spartan Lady on April 4, 1975. In 60-knot winds and limited visibility, Commander Crowe maneuvered his helicopter over the bow section of the Spartan Lady which was pitching and rolling in 30-foot seas and held a 100-foot hover for 45 minutes until all survivors were lifted to safety.
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