Christos Constantine Bogiages Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On March 2, 1969 Colonel Bogiages was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 262836 |
| Service ID | 101287572 |
| Name | Christos Constantine Bogiages Jr |
| From | Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida |
| Birth Date | March 30, 1934 |
| Casualty Date | March 2, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Specialty | Pilot Tactical Fighter F 105 |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. air crash on land .. body not recovered |
| Location | Laos |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Christos Constantine Bogiages Jr is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army.  Christos is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 30w, Line 10. |
Additional Details
Lieutenant Colonel Bogiages was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On March 2, 1969, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission over the Plain of Jars in Laos. His aircraft was shot down 5 miles southwest of Ban Na Mai, Xiangkhoang Province.35 years later, his remains were found, identified, and repatriated. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 1,457 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 45 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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