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Brian
J.
Seek
POW (RVN)
December 5, 1947

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Brian Seek was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on July 5, 1972 and was held until his release on March 29, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    May 12, 1972

    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 First Lieutenant Brian J. Seek, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapon Systems Officer over Southeast Asia on 12 May 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Seek was Lead Weapon Systems Officer in a flight of three F-4E fighter-bombers, flying in support of a friendly troop position under attack by hostile forces. Despite intense barrages of opposing ground fire and adverse weather conditions, Lieutenant Seek delivered his ordnance precisely on target, thereby allowing the friendly troops to regain a position of advantage and repel their attackers. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Seek reflect 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 5, 1972 – March 29, 1973

    First Lieutenant Brian J. Seek, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 5, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.

  • 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 Brian J. Seek, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    April 23, 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 to First Lieutenant Brian J. Seek, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapon Systems Officer over Southeast Asia on 23 April 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Seek flew in a flight of fighter-bombers engaged in striking a heavily defended petroleum products storage area. Despite marginal weather, extremely hazardous terrain and intense hostile ground fire, Lieutenant Seek assisted the aircraft commander in placing ordnance precisely on target, resulting in ten seven thousand gallon storage tanks destroyed, fifteen large secondary explosions, and over forty small and medium secondary explosions and fires, severely damaging the logistical capability of the hostile forces in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Seek reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.