AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  AC-119K

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain John F. Morgan for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-119K Pilot in Southeast Asia on 2 November 1971. On that date, Captain Morgan flew an armed reconnaissance mission against heavily defended supply routes being used by hostile forces. After locating several truck convoys, moving under the cover of darkness, Captain Morgan's aircraft made repeated attacks against the convoys despite very intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire. Captain Morgan's superior airmanship resulted in the damage and destruction of several hostile supply vehicles. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Morgan reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.