(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.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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2d Bombardment SquadronAction 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.