Guy Gruters
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Captain Guy Dennis Gruters (born October 26, 1942) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his survival for over five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He was one of the five hundred and ninety-one surviving POWs of all military services released in 1973 for return to the United States during Operation Homecoming.
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Birth name | Guy Dennis Gruters |
Born | (1942-10-26) October 26, 1942 (age 81) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
Status | Retired |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1966–1973 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Silver Star (2) Bronze Star (Valor) Purple Heart (2) Air Medal (20) Prisoner of War Medal |
Alma mater | USAFA, B.S. 1964 Purdue University, M.S. 1965 |
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