John C. Giraudo
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John Charles Giraudo (October 2, 1923 – June 17, 1996) was a highly decorated United States Air Force major general. He is one of just a few Americans to be shot down and captured as a prisoner of war on two occasions, first during World War II and again during the Korean War.
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Born | October 2, 1923 Santa Barbara, California |
Died | June 17, 1996(1996-06-17) (aged 72) St. Petersburg, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1977 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 15th Air Force 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing 355th Tactical Fighter Wing |
Commands held | 25th Fighter Interceptor Squadron USAF Weapons School 7272nd Flying Training Wing 49th Tactical Fighter Wing 355th Tactical Fighter Wing 17th Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) Air Medal (18) Prisoner of War Medal (2) |
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