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Larry Price was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on July 30, 1972, and was held until his release on March 29, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1972 – December 18, 1972

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant Larry Donald Price, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while detained as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. First Lieutenant Price and three fellow officers planned and executed a sabotage operation disabling five enemy supply trucks used for anti-aircraft ammunition and other supplies, by placing sugar taken from food rations in the fuel tanks. All trucks were put out of service and one engine was destroyed. These acts of sabotage were undertaken with complete disregard for personal safety in the face of severe punishment by the Vietnamese, if caught. By his heroic actions and devotion to duty, Major Cutter reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    July 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 First Lieutenant Larry Donald Price, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    435th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1972

    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 First Lieutenant Larry Donald Price, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Weapons Systems Officer of the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia, on 30 July 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Price flew as an element of fighter bombers on a dangerous and sensitive mission deep within hostile territory. Despite heavy defensive reactions consisting of numerous surface-to-air missile barrages, Lieutenant Price was able to carry out his duty, reflecting a high degree of aeronautical skill. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Price has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1972 – March 29, 1973

    First Lieutenant Larry Donald Price, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 30, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.