AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain James P. Morgan for heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 30 December 1967. On that date, as aircraft commander of an unarmed C-130A, Captain Morgan's determined efforts in the face of extensive anti-aircraft defenses resulted in serious impairment to the hostile supply system. For over four hours, constantly exposed to the deadly anti-aircraft fire directed at his vulnerable aircraft, Captain Morgan relentlessly pressed the attack until thirty-two trucks were completely destroyed and five more listed as damaged or destroyed. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Morgan reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.