The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Ambrose Gallagher, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-57 Tactical Jet Bomber on a high priority mission from Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 July 1967. On that date, Colonel Gallagher flew a B-57 jet bomber sortie. Despite faulty navigation equipment and severe weather en route to the target, ordnance was expended on a highly defended target causing over 40 secondary explosions and many military structures destroyed. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself and 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Ambrose Gallagher, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Tactical Jet Bomber in support of Operations JUNCTION CITY, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 April 1967. On that date, Colonel Gallagher flew a combat mission in support of friendly forces under heavy hostile attack. With complete disregard for the intense ground fire and with an exceptional ability to perceive the ground situation, Colonel Gallagher delivered his ordnance in an outstanding manner. His attacks in the face of ground fire and under poor weather conditions significantly contributed to the defeat of a large hostile force. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself and 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 a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Ambrose Gallagher, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Tactical Jet Bomber Southwest of Can Tho, Republic of Vietnam, on 11 April 1967. On that date, Colonel Gallagher led a flight of two bombers on an attack against a well fortified Viet Cong supply and training center. Despite intense hostile ground fire, poor visibility due to haze and fog, and a malfunctioning engine on his aircraft, Colonel Gallagher made repeated accurate bombing and strafing passes against the hostile forces, neutralizing the ground fire and causing extensive damage to their positions. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself and 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 Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Ambrose Gallagher, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Tactical Jet Bomber near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam, on 7 December 1966. On that date, Colonel Gallagher flew a combat support mission against a vital Viet Cong supply and staging area. Despite martial conditions in the area and marginal weather which restricted delivery tactics, Colonel Gallagher made repeated and accurate bombing and strafing attacks on the storage complex, scoring direct hits with his bombs. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Gallagher reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.