David Dingee was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on June 27, 1972, and was held until his release on March 28, 1973. He retired in 1995 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
Sponsored by:
David
Burgoyne
Dingee
POW (RVN)
February 16, 1943
–
February 18, 2012
Cemetery:
Jacksonville National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
308th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-3207807), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapons Systems Operator with the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 27, 1972 – March 28, 1973
Captain David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-03207807), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from June 27, 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:
June 27, 1972 – March 28, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-3207807), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 27 June 1972 to 28 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-3207807), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapons Systems Operator with the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
308th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-3207807), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapons Systems Operator with the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-3207807), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dingee culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
308th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
432d Tactical Fighter Wing (Attached)Division:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
June 1, 1971
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain David Burgoyne Dingee (AFSN: AF-11801493/AFSN: FV-03207807), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia, while serving with the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, attached to the 432d Tactical Fighter Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Force, in action on 1 June 1971. On that date, Captain Dingee was escorting Search and Rescue forces at low altitude in North Vietnam. In spite of the heavily defended hostile area, he selflessly contributed to the location and subsequent rescue of a previously downed aircrewman. While participating in the rescue operation, his aircraft was seriously damaged by a hostile Surface-to-Air missile. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Dingee has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.