"This is the certify that LTJG Fred Crickman, USN is hereby designated Honorary Hydronaut. He is to be accorded all honors, rights and privileges that befit those daring souls that venture into the depths of the realm of Neptunus Rex. Be it known that this exalted status was earned on 26 FEB 1973 by descending 322 feet into Davy Jones' locker in the U.S. Navy Deep Submergence Vessel TURTLE."
He was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation for Deep Dive System Mark 2 MOD O and ELK RIVER (IX 501).
He also received a CITATION from Vice Admiral W. T. Rapp, Commander THIRD Fleet:
"For his outstanding perfomance of duty as Personnel Officer on the staff of Commander Submarine Development Group ONE from 5 August 1971 to 26 November 1973. Lieutenant (junior grade) Crickman's inspired leadership, professionalism, and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
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