The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 22 December 1965, while serving as a Reconnaissance Attack Navigator with Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THIRTEEN (VA(R)-13), embarked in U.S.S. KITTY HAWK (CVA-63), during a combat mission over hostile territory in North Vietnam. Lieutenant Commander Daigle participated in a mission to obtain post-strike photography of a railway bridge, a highway bridge, and a strategic power plant in a very heavily defended area. His courage and selfless actions in the face of unfavorable weather conditions, intense enemy anti-aircraft fire, and surface-to-air missile defenses reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1965 – February 1973
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Naval Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 1965 to February 1973. Under the most adverse of conditions, he resisted all attempts by the North Vietnamese to use him in causes detrimental to the United States, never wavering in his devotion and loyalty to the United States and his fellow prisoners. Despite the adversities of confinement, he performed such duties and responsibilities as assigned by superiors and required of the Code of Conduct in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness, and dedication throughout this period of imprisonment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. (Lieutenant Commander Daigle is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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Legion of Merit
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Naval Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Joint Plans Officer, Command Relations and Special Projects Branch, Pacific and Indian Ocean Division, Plans Directorate, Staff, Commander in Chief Pacific from April 1981 to July 1982. During this period, the Plans Directorate was involved in many unique and complex problems dealing with national and international affairs. Commander Daigle demonstrated outstanding judgment and astute managerial control while superbly orchestrating the complicated aspects of command relationships with the Pacific Command. He discharged his responsibilities with a high degree of military competence, diligence, and perception. Commander Daigle analyzed and isolated vital elements of the policy planning process, thereby enhancing the efficiency of plans development and command Arrangements Agreements. His ability to manage complex problems of national level concern and to bring forth essential issues proved to be of invaluable assistance to the Commander in Chief Pacific in fulfilling his decision-making responsibilities. Commander Daigle’s singularly distinctive accomplishments, perseverance, and inspiring devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 1966
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Navy, for heroic achievement while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam in June 1966. Under constant pressure from North Vietnamese interrogators and guards, he experienced harassment, intimidation and ruthless treatment in their attempt to gain military information and cooperative participation for propaganda purposes. He heroically resisted their routine cruelties and never wavered in his devotion and loyalty to the United States. These actions served to inspire and improve the morale of his fellow prisoners in the camp. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
May 1967 – April 1968
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Navy, for meritorious service as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from May 1967 to April 1968. Through his ceaseless efforts, in an atmosphere of enemy harassment, threat of torture and brutal treatment, he established and maintained intracamp communications. At great risk and in spite of further cruelty, he continued to devise many unusual and ingenious methods of communications, resulting in American and Allied prisoners resisting the enemy’s demands and at the same time improving the prisoners’ morale. By his heroic endeavors, exceptional skill, and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 22, 1965 – February 12, 1973
Lieutenant Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Naval Reserve, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 22, 1965 until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1965
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Glenn Henri Daigle (NSN: 0-6813730), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam in December 1965. Lieutenant Commander Daigle’s captors, completely ignoring international agreements, subjected him to extreme mental and physical cruelties in an attempt to obtain military information and false confessions for propaganda purposes. Through his resistance to those brutalities, he contributed significantly toward the eventual abandonment of harsh treatment by the North Vietnamese, which was attracting international attention. By his determination, courage, resourcefulness, and devotion, Lieutenant Commander Daigle reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces.