Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1921 - 2008. Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1982 - 2007. Artwork: "CAPT. Lance P. Sijan," Medal of Honor recipientArtist: Frank Sierra, 5/10/1982.

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Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1921 - 2008. Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1982 - 2007. Artwork: "CAPT. Lance P. Sijan," Medal of Honor recipientArtist: Frank Sierra, 5/10/1982.

1982

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public

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Sijan, Lance Peter, 1942-1968

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Lance Peter Sijan (April 13, 1942 – January 22, 1968) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot. On March 4, 1976, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award, for his selflessness and courage in the face of lethal danger. Sijan served in the United States Air Force during the War in Vietnam as a Captain and pilot of an F-4C aircraft in the 4th Allied POW Wing. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumorusly for his braver...