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Paul
Louis
Granger
POW (RVN)
March 9, 1948

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Paul Granger was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 20, 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:

    December 1972 – March 1973

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant Paul Louis Granger, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 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.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1972 – March 29, 1973

    First Lieutenant Paul Louis Granger, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 20, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1972
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. 0387 (December 20, 1972)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant Paul Louis Granger, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Copilot near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 20 December 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Granger participated in high-priority bombing missions against vital military targets in heavily-defended areas of North Vietnam. Despite the intensity of defensive reaction and the extreme hazards posed by numerous surface-to-air missiles and hostile interceptors. Lieutenant Granger displayed a courageous willingness to place the mission above his personal safety in directing his aircraft to a successful release of his ordnance on the designated target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Granger reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.