(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Robert K. Morgan (ASN: 0-430609), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 869th Bombardment Squadron, 497th Bombardment Group, TWENTY-FIRST Air Force, during World War II. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Robert K. Morgan (ASN: 0-430609), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Airplane Commander and Squadron Leader, 869th Bombardment Squadron, 497th Bombardment Group, TWENTY-FIRST Air Force, on 18 December 1944. Flying in the lead ship of the formation, Colonel Morgan successfully led his squadron of B-29 aircraft to a vital target on the Japanese mainland. Heavy fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire were encountered. Because of bad weather the approach to the target and the bomb run were made by instruments. A momentary break in the clouds permitted last minute visual corrections and the bombs were released on the target causing extensive damage to a vital link in the enemy’s aircraft production program. The professional skill and leadership displayed by Colonel Morgan reflect the highest credit on himself and the Army Air Forces.