The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Theodore Stanley Sienicki, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapons Systems Officer with the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 3 April 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Sienicki flew in a flight of two F-4D aircraft in support of two downed crewmembers deep in hostile territory. Despite intense ground fire, directed at his aircraft, minimal weather conditions, and shadows of nightfall, Lieutenant Sienicki’s superior airmanship resulted in successful recovery of one crewmember. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Sienicki reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
May 3, 1972 – March 28, 1973
Captain Theodore Stanley Sienicki, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from May 3, 1972 until his release on March 28, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
May 1972 – March 1973
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Theodore Stanley Sienicki, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious service while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from May 1972 to March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
25th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
April 7, 1972
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Theodore Stanley Sienicki, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapons Systems Officer with the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 7 April 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Sienicki participated in a rescue effort to save a fellow airman downed in hostile territory. In spite of the hostile force’s efforts to stop the rescue attempt by directing countless rounds of antiaircraft artillery and small arms fire at rescuing aircraft, Lieutenant Sienicki placed his ordnance on the target, subduing the hostile forces and allowing the rescue effort to proceed smoothly. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Sienicki reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.