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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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action 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.