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 Warrant Officer One (WO-1) John J. Amore, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 30 August 1969, while serving as Aircraft Commander with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date Warrant Officer Amore monitored a request for medical evacuation and immediately volunteered to evacuate the wounded personnel. Despite hostile fire and the small size of the landing zone, Warrant Officer Amore landed his ship among the seventy-five foot trees, and waited for the wounded to be loaded on his ship. Quickly removing the wounded to a safe area, he again flew back to the tiny landing zone and although there was a lack of adequate security, he evacuated more wounded personnel. He flew four missions into and out of the dangerous enemy-infested area. Warrant Officer Amore’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.