The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain David Phillip Mott, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 25 February 1972. On that date, while piloting his lightly armed reconnaissance aircraft over a heavily defended segment of route structure in Laos, Captain Mott discovered a large convoy of supply laden trucks. Despite extremely poor weather and intense antiaircraft artillery fire, Captain Mott directed tactical fighters onto the hostile vehicles and destroyed two trucks, heavily damaged two trucks, and produced two medium secondary explosions and numerous sustained fires. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Mott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Bronze Star Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel David Phillip Mott, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mott reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
May 19, 1972 – March 27, 1973
Captain David Phillip Mott, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from May 19, 1972 until his release on March 27, 1973.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel David Phillip Mott, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mott culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
May 19, 1972 – March 27, 1973
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain David Phillip Mott, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from 19 March 1972 to 27 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.