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John Charles Giraudo (2 October 1923 in Santa Barbara - 17 June 1996) was a American Captain in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross which awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. He retired on 1 November 1977 as Major General.

Awards

 * Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
 * Silver Star Medal
 * Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
 * Distinguished Flying Cross with "V" device
 * Bronze Star Medal
 * Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster
 * Air Medal with 17 oak leaf clusters
 * Air Force Commendation Medal
 * Presidential Unit Citation with 2 oak leaf clusters
 * Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 oak leaf clusters and "V" device
 * Prisoner of War Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * Combat Readiness Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * National Defense Service Medal with star
 * Korean Service Medal with 2 campaign stars
 * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 campaign stars
 * Air Force Longevity Service Award with 3 oak leaf clusters
 * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
 * Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
 * United Nations Korea Medal
 * Vietnam Campaign Medal
 * Korean War Service Medal
 * United States Air Force Command Pilot Wings