(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 Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), 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 Carrigan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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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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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 1967 – December 1969
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 Major Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement as a Prisoner of War while engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in North Vietnam during the period September 1967 to December 1969. In an atmosphere of enemy harassment and brutal treatment, he continued to establish and maintain communications through unusual and ingenious methods, which resulted in American and Allied prisoners presenting a posture of increased resistance to the enemy’s wishes, and, at the same time, improving prisoner morale. By his heroic endeavors and devotion to duty under adverse conditions of his environment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
August 23, 1967 – March 14, 1973
Major Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from August 23, 1967 until his release on March 14, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
January 1, 1970 – January 15, 1973
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 Major Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, for outstanding achievement in a position of leadership while detained as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 1 January 1970 to 15 January 1973. This officer performed duties dealing in highly classified material while under constant surveillance of the enemy. He generated new ideas and improvised new techniques which greatly enhanced covert operations. His outstanding performance and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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555th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
July 19, 1967
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 Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Aircraft Commander with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action deep within hostile territory on 19 July 1967. On that date, Captain Carrigan aided in providing fighter protection for a flight of two photo reconnaissance aircraft, Evading surface-to-air missiles, intensive antiaircraft fire and threats from hostile aircraft, Captain Carrigan flew through a most highly defended area in the successful accomplishment of their mission. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Carrigan reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
August 28, 1967
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 Major Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 28 August 1967, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Major Carrigan resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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555th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
August 12, 1967
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 Larry Edward Carrigan (AFSN: FV-3119604), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Aircraft Commander with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action deep within hostile territory on 12 August 1967. On that date, Captain Carrigan evaded surface-to-air missiles, intensive Antiaircraft Artillery ground fire and threats from hostile aircraft in the successful accomplishment of his mission. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Carrigan reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.