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 Captain Monte D. Montgomery, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an AC-47 aircraft of the 4th Air Commando Squadron, over the Republic of Vietnam on the night of 11 December 1966. On that date after having already successfully defended two outposts and a New Life Hamlet, Captain Montgomery and his crew flew to the assistance of a Battalion f the Army of the Republic of Vietnam which was in heavy contact with the hostiles at Nhi Quy Village, a vital highway junction. In spite of adverse weather and intense hostile fire Captain Montgomery and his crew provided light to the friendlies and made repeated attacks upon the hostiles. The actions of Captain Montgomery and his crew under fire enabled a counterattack to be launched and the hostiles routed. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Montgomery reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

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 Monte D. Montgomery, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-47 Aircraft Commander with the 4th Air Commando Squadron, over Nham Duong, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 December 1966. On that date, Captain Montgomery disregarded the dangers of weather and intense hostile fire to defend an outpost which was about to be annihilated. Flying at extremely low altitudes in and out of the clouds, Captain Montgomery engaged the hostiles until all hostile fire had ceased and the security of the outpost was assured. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Montgomery reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Monte D. Montgomery, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an AC-47 Pilot in the 4th Air Commando Squadron, Binh Tuy Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.