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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
July 8, 1966
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-778 (September 27, 1966)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Peter Tsouprake (AFSN: 45448A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Electronic Warfare Officer of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action near Phu Tho, North Vietnam, on 8 July 1966. On that date, Major Tsouprake performed duties as an F-105F Electronics Warfare Officer in the lead aircraft of a flight which successfully protected a large strike force from the dreaded SA-2 surface-to-air missile threat. With complete disregard for his own safety, and in the face of continuous heavy to intense ground fire of all types, Major Tsouprake directed his Pilot in attacks which resulted in the destruction of two missile installations. This courageous and aggressive action removed the threat of missile attack against the strike force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Tsouprake has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
August 14, 1966
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-87 (January 16, 1967)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.
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Air Force Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
July 5, 1966
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-310 (October 28, 1967)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Major Peter Tsouprake (AFSN: 45448A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Electronics Warfare Officer of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 5 July 1966. On that date, Major Tsouprake, an F-105F Electronics Warfare Officer in the lead aircraft of a flight tasked to support a large strike force, detected hostile surface-to-air missile sites which threatened the other strike force. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Major Tsouprake responded professionally in the face of continuous heavy and intense ground fire of all types and directed his pilot in attacks against four separate missile complexes. Three of the four sites were completely destroyed, and the remaining site sustained extensive damage. This courageous and aggressive action considerably reduced the missile threat against the other strike force. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of hostile forces, Major Tsouprake reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.