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Peter
James
Giroux
POW (RVN)
August 8, 1944

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Peter Giroux was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 22, 1972 and was held until his release on February 12, 1973. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 22, 1972 – February 12, 1973

    Captain Peter James Giroux (AFSN: FR-3183213), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 22, 1972 until his release on February 12, 1973.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    22d Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    Utapao Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-386 (December 22, 1972)

    (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 Peter James Giroux (AFSN: FR-3183213), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-52 Bomber of the 22d Bombardment Wing, Utapao Air Force Base, Thailand, in action 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    2d Bombardment Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-3888 (1969)

    (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 Peter James Giroux (AFSN: FR-3183213), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot of a B-52 Bomber of the 2d Bombardment Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1969. 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.