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 with Combat “V” to Major Peter Tsouprake (AFSN: 0-45448A), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an Electronics Warfare Officer near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 14 August 1966. On that date, while performing duties in a specially equipped F-105F Thunderchief, Major Tsouprake directed his pilot in an attack which resulted in the destruction of a hostile surface-to-air missile site. In addition, Major Tsouprake continued to perform his duties throughout an engagement with hostile aircraft. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Tsouprake reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Major Peter Tsouprake (AFSN: 0-45448A), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Electronic Warfare Officer near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 29 June 1966. On that date, Major Tsouprake performed duties in the lead aircraft of a flight which successfully protected a large strike force from the dreaded SA-2 surface-to-air missile threat. In so doing, Major Tsouprake willfully and with complete disregard for his own safety, directed his pilot in attacks against hostile SA-2 installations. This courageous and aggressive act greatly reduced the threat of missile launches against the strike force, allowing them to achieve a greater degree of success. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Tsouprake reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.