X0303 4 2009-03-25 0 0000813779 CRIMSON EXPLORATION INC. CXPO.OB 0001329336 Backsen Lee B C/O CRIMSON EXPLORATION INC. 717 TEXAS AVE., SUITE 2900 HOUSTON TX 77002 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2009-03-25 4 A 0 11204 0 A 16587 D The reported shares will become vested on the first anniversary of the date of grant. The reported shares are restricted shares that vest on March 25, 2010 and were issued pursuant to the Company's revised Director Compensation plan approved on November 21, 2008, and is designed to make the compensation paid the Company's directors more competitive with compensation paid to the directors of the Company's peer group companies. This Form has been signed by Stephen W. Schoppe, Acting Secretary of Crimson Exploration Inc., on behalf of Mr. Backsen, pursuant to an instrument of power of attorney, dated September 5, 2006. The authority granted pursuant to such instrument is to remain in full force and effect until rescinded in writing by Mr. Backsen. Stephen W. Schoppe 2009-03-26