Gary Sigler was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on April 29, 1967 and was held until his release on March 4, 1973.
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Gary
Richard
Sigler
POW (RVN)
July 14, 1942
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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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
April 29, 1967 – March 4, 1973
Captain Gary Richard Sigler (AFSN: FV-3157864), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from April 29, 1967 until his release on March 4, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
11th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 Gary Richard Sigler (AFSN: FV-3157864), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C pilot systems operator 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia in 1967. 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.