Captain John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Army Air Forces, was interned as a Prisoner of War in Germany after he was shot down and captured on 25 February 1944, and was held until his release in April 1945.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Giraudo 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Giraudo 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
355th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
November 5, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-10 (January 2, 1968)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while Commanding the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia, on 5 November 1967. 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: Major General John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), 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 Giraudo 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
25th Fighter-Interceptor SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter-Interceptor WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a fighter pilot with the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, in action over Korea in 1953. 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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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
25th Fighter-Interceptor SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter-Interceptor WingDivision:
Prisoner of War (Korean War)Action Date:
May 13, 1953 – August 31, 1953
Major John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), United States Air Force, was interned as a Prisoner of War during the Korean War after he was shot down and captured on 13 May 1953 and was held until his release on 6 September 1953, during Operation Big Switch.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John C. Giraudo (AFSN: FR-16296), 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 Giraudo and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.