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 with Combat “V” to Major Duncan Wilmore (AFSN: FR-59435), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105G Electronic Warfare Officer over Southeast Asia on 10 December 1972. On that date, while escorting a search and rescue force engaged in the recovery of a downed airman deep in North Vietnamese territory, Major Wilmore destroyed a key surface-to-air missile site which blocked the route of the rescue team. He disregarded heavy antiaircraft missile and artillery fire while conducting repeated low altitude attacks which effectively suppressed the enemy defensive reaction against the recover operation. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Wilmore 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 Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Duncan Wilmore (AFSN: FR-59435), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105G Electronic Warfare Officer over Southeast Asia on 20 October 1972. On that date, while escorting fighter-bombers en route to targets near Kep, North Vietnam, Major Wilmore repeatedly engaged hostile air defense positions which opposed the strike force. His aggressive and courageous attacks against surface-to-air missile sites, in the face of heavy antiaircraft missile and artillery fire, enabled the American forces to reach their targets, successfully complete their mission, and safely withdraw. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wilmore 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 Captain Duncan Wilmore (AFSN: FR-59435), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RC-135E Electronics Warfare Officer, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 7 October 1966 to 8 October 1966. During this period, he demonstrated exceptional initiative, perseverance, and professional skill in the accomplishment of missions flown under adverse conditions. The completion of these missions resulted in the obtaining of new intelligence information of such magnitude as to be of vital interest to the Intelligence Agencies of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Captain Wilmore 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 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Duncan Wilmore (AFSN: FR-59435), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105G Electronic Warfare Officer in Southeast Asia on 8 October 1972. On that date, while suppressing enemy air defenses in support of an air strike on key targets near Hanoi, North Vietnam, Major Wilmore repeatedly attacked the defense concentration of surface-to-air missile sites which opposed the strike aircraft. His courageous and aggressive actions, in the face of heavy antiaircraft fire, contributed significantly to the effectiveness and success of an important allied air operation. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wilmore 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Duncan Wilmore (AFSN: FR-59435), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Electronic Warfare Officer in Southeast Asia on 28 December 1972. On that date, with complete disregard for his personal safety, Major Wilmore attacked and destroyed two surface-to-air missile sites that had been inflicting heavy casualties on allied air forces. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wilmore reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.