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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Deaver, Michael Folder Title: Military (Ed Hickey) (1) Box: 46 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Deaver, Michael: Files Withdrawer KDB 9/9/2011 File Folder MILITARY (ED HICKEY) (1) FOIA F97-066/19 COHEN, D Box Number 48 20 ID Doc Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions Type Pages 118309 NOTES NOTE ON BACK OF PHOTO (PARTIAL) 1 5/30/1984 B6 118310 LIST MILITARY AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT 4 ND B1 B2 TRAINING SYLLABUS The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 26, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR: JAMES A. BAKER, III MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM: E.V.H. EDWARD V. HICKEY, JR. SUBJECT: SEQUOIA Former Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Robert Forneau contacted my office recently to verify a call he received from the RNC. Mr. Forneau had been asked to join a group of individuals from the private sector in raising $2.5 million to buy the SEQUOIA and donate it to the White House. He understood that "The White House" agreed to accpt the yacht as a gift. When informed that the Military Office had no knowledge of this, Mr. Forneau said it confirmed his doubts and he would ignore the call from the RNC. He did, however, volunteer his services should they be needed (phone: 374-7242). I thought you should be advised that this is the second rumor I have heard since the election about SEQUOIA's return to Presidential service. As with the "Air Force One replacement" issue, I recommend you notify the senior staff of our intentions regarding the SEQUOIA. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON we December 12, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM EDWARD V. HICKEY, JR. EVH SUBJECT Partial Power Outage at Camp David Bill Sittmann requested some information concerning the partial loss of power at Camp David on 30 November 1984. A 600-amp fuse in the circuit supporting the projection room blew. After the source of the problem was determined the fuse was replaced and power restored. Unfortunately, the movie had to be cancelled due to the time it took to locate and correct the problem. Read file THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 1984 Bill are to won't we 19867 going tull MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL SITTMANN WE FROM: COLONEL M. P. CAULFIELD SUBJECT: Air Force One Replacement The cost estimate ($500 million for two aircraft) in our November 26 memo was provided by Secretary Orr. Further research indicates a range of $320 - $387 million may be closer to the real price. These estimates relate only to the B747SP. The reason these aircraft are much more expensive than commercial counterparts is the extensive modifications for Presidential use, in particular, communications and survivability features for the Commander in Chief. Further refinement of cost estimates would require contact with Boeing and McDonald Douglas. I would caution that all aircraft figures will be unreliable. Military aircraft costs depend on what is included and how badly the manufacturer wants to make the sale. In any event, we have not asked for bids. To do so would be tantamount to announcing publicly that we intend to replace Air Force One. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON JAB R.F. mot PLEASE 6/14 June 11, 1984 And MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM EDWARD V. HICKEY, JR. E.V.H. SUBJECT Military Aides to the President Attached are the biographies and photographs of the replacement military aides. We interviewed twenty-eight of the best officers in the services and chose three top-notch officers. Attached is a training syllabus in which all of the aides will participate prior to assuming a full duty status. The training begins in mid-June with a full- time, two week Disaster Preparedness Course and continues throughout July. It is the first time we have ever institutionalized the aide's training. I believe it is important to have all of the aides fully prepared prior to August 1st, well before the campaign. MAJOR ROBERT R. IVANY, UNITED STATES ARMY Major Robert R. Ivany was born in Wels, Austria in February 1947. The Ivany family had fled there from Hungary in 1944 and eventually emigrated to the United States in 1950. Major Ivany was raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1965. He entered the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Armor upon graduation in 1969. Major Ivany initially served as a tank platoon leader and armored cavalry troop commander with the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment at Ft. Lewis, Washington. In 1971 he was posted to the Republic of Vietnam where he commanded a cavalry troop. During his tour, Major Ivany was wounded in action and decorated for valor. After service in Vietnam, and subsequent tours in the United States, he married the former Marianne O'Donnell from Grafton, Ohio. Major Ivany and his bride then attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he studied Modern European History in preparation for a teaching assignment with the History Department at West Point. The three year assignment at the Academy also allowed Major Ivany to coach the Junior Varsity Army football team and to complete his doctoral dissertation for which he received his Ph. in 1980. Following the tenure at West Point, the family moved to the Federal Republic of Germany for a three year stay with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment along the East-West German border. In 1982, the Ivanys returned to the United States to attend the Command & General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. A year later, they moved to the Washington, D.C area where Major Ivany became a staff officer in the War Plans Division, Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate of the Army Staff. Major Ivany's awards include two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star. Marianne Ivany graduated from Marquette University in 1974 and enjoys playing the flute, drama and singing. The Ivany children include Christoper (8), Mark (6), Julianne (2 1/2) and Brian (8 months). us 12/ IVANY MAJOR MARK A. PETERSON, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Major Mark A. "Pete" Peterson was born in Akron, Ohio in August 1949. He grew up in Dowingtown, Pennsylvania and attended West Chester State College for two years until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1969. He served in Vietnam from June 1970 to May 1971 with the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines as a recoiless rifle gunner and an infantry squad leader. He was discharged a corporal in June 1971 and returned to college at West Chester State where he graduated in December 1973. Major Peterson was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation from college and was assigned to the Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation from Basic School he was assigned to Camp Pendleton, California where he served as an infantry platoon commander for over a year. He was assigned to flight training in August 1975 and was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1976. He served in numerous assignments as a squadron staff officer and CH-46 pilot. During his aviation ground tour with 2nd Anglico he graduated from the US Army Airborne School. His most recent assignment was with HMM-261 where he planned and flew combat missions in Grenada and Lebanon. Major Peterson's decorations include the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He was nominated for the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in Grenada. Major Peterson is married to the former Mary Devereaux of West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have three children; Jessica, Gretchen and Luke. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer Deaver, Michael: Files KDB 9/9/2011 File Folder FOIA MILITARY (ED HICKEY) (1) F97-066/19 COHEN, D Box Number 48 20 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 118309 NOTES 1 5/30/1984 B6 NOTE ON BACK OF PHOTO (PARTIAL) The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. OFFICIAL USMC PHOTO 01139 01310 MCAS (H) NEW RIVER TVTA ACM JO NO. 024 - 1014 - 84 1.04 1 SGT RL ROEDE Do MAJ. MARK A. PETERSON b(6) 30 MAY 84 CAPTAIN (MAJOR SELECTEE) THOMAS L. CARTER, USAF Captain Thomas L. Carter was born in Memphis, Tennessee in April 1952 and was graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science of Degree in Earth Sciences and Geology in 1975. A Distinguished Graduate of the Memphis State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program, he was commissioned as an Air Force Second Lieutenant in November 1975. He is married to the former Melinda Keane of Athens, Georgia and they have two children, Kathryn (3) and William (1). He was selected for major in 1984 three years ahead of his contemporaries. Following his commissioning, Captain Carter was graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training and assigned to Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina as a pilot in the C-141 aircraft. During his three years at Charleston, he was upgraded to Instructor Aircraft Commander. In July 1980 Captain Carter was selected into the prestigious Air Staff Training Officer (ASTRA) Program in the Pentagon. As an ASTRA officer, he was Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and installations. Following that one year tour, he assigned was assigned as a C-141 Instructor Aircraft Commander with the 14th Military Airlift Squadron at Norton Air Force Base, California. In August 1982, he became the Air Operations Officer for the 63rd Military Airlift Wing responsible for managing all airdrop, air refueling and Special Operations low level training. In October 1983 he became the Chief of Standardization - Evaluation for the 14th Military Airlift Squadron. Captain Carter is the receipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal and, most recently, the Air Medal for his support of the Grenada rescue mission. US. U.S. CARTER CARTER, THOMAS L. CAPT 412-90-8008 27 MAR 1981 WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer Deaver, Michael: Files KDB 9/9/2011 File Folder FOIA MILITARY (ED HICKEY) (1) F97-066/19 COHEN, D Box Number 48 20 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 118310 LIST 4 ND B1 MILITARY AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT TRAINING B2 SYLLABUS The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. JUNE 1984 As of: SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 D - Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Flag Day 15 16 Admin 1,2,3 MilOfc overview (Col Caulfield) Disaster Preparedness Course preliminary Navy Camp David check-in 17 18 19 20 21 Summer Begins 22 23 USMC Camp David 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Army Camp David ADMIN 14 (Camp David OJT JULY 1984 As of: as available) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Emerg I Emerg 3 HOLIDAY Emerg 2 Aide 1,2,3,4 Admin 7,8,9 Admin 4, 10 Trip 1,2,3,4 Aide 1,2,3* Navy Camp David 8 9 Independence Day 10 11 12 13 14 Emerg 4 Admin 13 Emerg 5 Aide 1,2,3,4 Admin 5,6,11 Admin 12 Trip 1,2,3,4 USMC Camp David 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Emerg 6 OPAL II TBD Army Camp David 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Emerg 7 To Olympics and places west 29 30 31 Admin 15 (Ranch OJT ) Emerg 8, 10 end of August, first part of September based upon PRESUS Sked *recurring OJT Bill THE WHITE HOUSE 7rd Fee WASHINGTON May 23, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER E.V.71 FROM EDWARD V. HICKEY, JR. SUBJECT Estimate of Costs For Live Flag Pageant on the South Lawn The estimated costs for moving 10,000 troops to the White House on June 14th lies somewhere between $2.1 and $2.4 million, depending on the availability and mixture of air/ground trans- portation. The figures assume the transportation of local and out of town troops to Washington on 13 June, overnight for out of town troops, rehearsal, performance and immediate return to bases as far from Washington as Fort Bragg, North Carolina. More significant than the cost, it is simply impossible to plan, staff, and execute such a movement to Washington in in the time remaining prior to 14 June. o a movement of troops of this magnitude is unprecented with the possible exception of the 1968 riots and the early years of the Civil War. The exercise would be tantamount to wartime mobilizaion from a logistical point of view with an attendant burden to the civil population, i.e. transportation tie-ups, sanitation, accomodations and police costs, etc. I strongly recommend you consider civilian options. Fle THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 24, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR: MICHAEL EDWARD V. K. HICKEY, DEAVER JR. EV.H FROM: SUBJECT: Proposed Presentation of Medal of Honor to MSG William J. Crawford (USA, Retired) I would appreciate your reviewing the attached memorandum by LTC Brower. I support his recommendation and have forwarded it to you for your consideration. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 24, 1984 E.V.H. MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. EDWARD V. HICKEY, JR. ME VIA: COLONEL M. P. CAULFIELD FROM: LTC CHARLES F. BROWER, IV Offrower SUBJECT: Proposed Presentation of Medal of Honor to MSG William J. Crawford (USA, Retired) Senator William Armstrong of Colorado has requested that the President present the Medal of Honor to MSG Crawford in conjunc- tion with USAFA Graduation on 30 May 1984 (See attachments). Crawford was awarded the MOH in July 1944 for actions in Italy with the 36th Division in September 1943. He was carried as missing for several months and subsequently was identified as a POW at Stalag 2B in Northeast Germany. In July 1944, MG Terry Allen presented the MOH to MSG Crawford's father in a military ceremony at Camp Carson, Colorado. The medal was never formally presented to MSG Crawford after his repatriation in 1945. The intent of the Army Regulation regarding MOH presentations to living recipients is that the President, the Vice President or, in rare instances, "his designated representative" present the medal to the awardee in a ceremony in the White House. This convention was first formally established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905. This particular initiative is not Crawford's, but rather reflects the efforts of a local Kiwanis Club Chapter in Colorado Springs and Senator Armstrong. I spoke with MSG Crawford today. He does not wish to be portrayed as pushing for the presentation for personal reasons, but would go along with a presentation tied to the USAFA graduation ceremony because of his relationship to the USAFA (he worked there 10 years as a custodian) and the idea that it might serve as a stimulant to the graduating cadets. If faced with a choice of a White House ceremony or a USAFA ceremony, he strongly prefers the later. We have established that Crawford won the MOH and that it was never formally presented to him. While the regulation supporting MOH presentations specifies the President in the White House, clearly the intent is served by the President presenting the award in the USAFA setting. Given MSG Crawford's relationship at the Academy and his personal desires, I believe we should waive the White House specification. RECOMMENDATION: That we recommend to Mr. Deaver that the President personally present the Medal of Honor won forty years previously to MSG William Crawford in a ceremony in conjunction with the USAFA graduation. Approve Disapprove Attachments United States Senate 697- WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 3658 April 30, 1984 Ms. Pam Turner Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Pam: A staff assistant in my Colorado Springs office has brought some- thing to my attention that I wanted to pass on to you. This might be something you'll want to follow-up on for the President's trip to the Air Force Academy in May. - It seems that Mr. William J. Crawford, one of the employees at the Air Force Academy (I believe he is a custodian) won the Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II but never had the medal given di- rectly to him in an appropriate award ceremony. At the time, it was thought he was killed and the medal was awarded to his father. Later, it was determined that Mr. Crawford had survived and was in a POW camp. A local Kiwanis Chapter in Colorado Springs has taken this on as a project and believes we should make an effort to give Mr. Crawford the ceremony he never received, even though, of course, he now has the medal from his father. I think that's a very good idea and wanted to bring it to your attention. After you ve had a chance to verify the details with the Defense Department, you might want to see if 20 appropriate ceremony can be arranged during the President's trip. My staff and I are ready to provide whatever help you might need, so please don't hesitate to call on us. Best regards. Sincerely, William Armstrong WLA:rpj 3763 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL UNCLASSIFIED May 14, 1984 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT FROM: CHRISTOPHER M. LEHMAN amL SUBJECT: Senator Armstrong's Request The Department of Defense, OSD/LA, has checked into the matter of having the President, when he visits the Air Force Academy in late May, award the Medal of Honor to Mr. William J. Crawford, an employee at the academy. OSD/LA has received word that the records of Mr. Crawford cannot be located due to a fire seven years ago. They have obtained press releases proving the award was presented to Mr. Crawford's father. Mr. William Crawford was later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. Now a custodian at the Air Force Academy, he has never been personally presented the Medal of Honor. At Tab I please find memo from you to Fred Ryan stating that the NSC supports the idea. RECOMMENDATION That you sign the letter at Tab I to Fred Ryan. Approve Disapprove Attachments Tab I Memo for signature to Fred Ryan Tab A Incoming correspondence 3763 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FOR FRED RYAN FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT SUBJECT: Senator Armstrong's Request In response to your request (Tab A), I have had DoD look into the idea of having the President, when he visits the Air Force Academy in late May, award the Medal of Honor to Mr. William J. Crawford. Mr. Crawford's files could not be located due to a fire in the Defense Records Center seven years ago. Evidence has been obtained however, which proves the Medal of Honor for Mr. Crawford was presented to Mr. Crawford's father. Mr. William J. Crawford was later confirmed to be a prisoner of war and he is presently a custodian at the Air Force Academy. He has never been personally presented his Medal of Honor. The NSC supports the request to have the President present the Medal of Honor to Mr. William J. Crawford. Attachment Tab A Incoming correspondence