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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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Dean Paul St. Pierre (AFSN: FV-3149079/AF-16792802), United States Air Force, for gallantry as the Pilot of an F-4D Phantom II aircraft of the 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, on 24 March 1968. On that date, Captain St. Pierre guided an attack force through adverse weather conditions against a heavily defended strategic target in North Vietnam. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Captain St. Pierre successfully completed his bomb run, delivering his attack force ordnance on target, despite intense surface-to-air missile defense. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain St. Pierre has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    433d Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    March 12, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Captain Dean Paul St. Pierre (AFSN: FV-3149079/AF-16792802), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Pilot over North Vietnam on 12 March 1968. On that date, Captain St. Pierre was scheduled to attack an airfield vital to the defense posture of the North Vietnamese. Having sustained serious battle damage due to intensive ground fire and being unable to attack the primary target due to severe weather conditions, Captain St. Pierre sought out and attacked a valuable target of opportunity, further exposing himself to serious defensive reactions. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain St. Pierre reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.