(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 Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1E Bird Dog Pilot and Air Liaison Officer and Forward Air Controller, Quang Tri Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 525 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966 ; and subsequently as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 125 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 125 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an O-1E Bird Dog Pilot and Air Liaison Officer and Forward Air Controller, Quang Tri Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966; and subsequently as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sipple and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 125 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Order GB-0258 (March 9, 1973)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia on 3 November 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 125 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Garryl Colledge Sipple, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sipple and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.