“14-00000 CITATION Mr. David S. Morales * is hereby awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit for his accomplishments during his career with the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr. Morales, during his entire Agency career, displayed. exceptional talent, considerable imagi”
“104-10121-10140 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 4 1. Mr. David S. Morales is hereby recommended for the Intelligence Medal of Merit for his twenty-five years of dedicated service with the Central Intelligence Agency. 2. Pr”
“14-00000 7. During his Agency career Mr. Morales was constantly engaged in an exceptionally wide variety of activity in hazardous areas (Guatamala, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Laos and Vietnam). He recruited countless assets and sources directed against a wide range of tar”
“14-00000 ! ‘pn:T/ botte-nle OPF RECOMMENDATION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD (500,1 in fliplisate - se UR.20-37) SECTION A 1. urinvit no. 2. naut or •9*09 •rE5990VOt0 (last. First, Middle) J. POSITION TitLt 056700 Murphy, David E. National Intel Off 4. Gabi s. st 6. GtriC”
“14-00000 75- ,‘1* - Raj REPORT OF HONOR ‘MERIT AWARDS BOARD dry 16 August 1975 The lionor and tit. Awards Board having considersi a recommends 7Nit- - tm/st 04 so so. saut (L.+«(-Psr •, erdfle ) nIpluytao 056700 I MURUTIX, David E. 1921 M Staff otrice 0 AaSluvEt - - - s”
“1 4-00000 of his field assignments is truly extensive. 4. In conducting the affairs of his Division during this past year, Mr. Murphy has without question borne out the prediction that he would turn in an outstanding performance. He has done this and continues to do it. ”
“14-00000 ( S EC RE T \Cilisizic4t0y OPF RECOMMENDATION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD • . (Subwie,in tripiietti • see HI 20-37) SECTION • • EMPLOYEE NO. 2. net oFPrason RtCOMeENOtO (Lost, Pirot, Middle) 3. POSITION TITLE 024345 Phillips, David A. Division Chief 4. GRADE $.”
“14-00000 )2 :1. 1.o ner-nf tro 0vv Oily is OPF 2 2 AUG 1375 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Plans Staff THROUGH Deputy Director for Operations SUBJECT Distinguished Intelligence Medal --• Mr. David E. Murphy The Honor and Merit Awards Board In pleased to notify you that th”
“manner. His fluency in ,\ Spanish and his Latin background have been definite assets in the' performance of his duties. His performance to date has demonstrated that he handles his agents securely and productively. Both Mr. Flores and his wife have been well accepted within t”
“4-00000 - Lre-*63 tze. - Dare . , OPF REPORT: OF HONOR ND MERIT AWARDS BOARD- 753-5400 11 March 1975 ,. | The -Honor, ^ .Merit Awards Board having considered arecommendation that: SCRTAt 01(0 40. ■ mawE (fn-rift-him!•) 01atwit1* - ><» TYPE EurLovEE 024345_ a PHILLIPS, Da”
“Station than had been seen in years". This is typical of Mr. Morales' resourcefulness, imagination and push to get the job done.. The remainder of his Agency time was spent on a TDY to Panama and in the Cuban Operations Group, where his contribution was also very large. RETU”
“military medical staffing. The information supplied by Mr. Moore"...resulted in a reduction of over 500,000 in the Community’s estimate of the total number of Soviet military personnel." 4. Extraordinarily fine work has been done under -Mr. Moore’s direction during this ratin”
“4-00000 'F C_RET LIMITED OFFICIAL UE than Complied) / of 6 /0‘1, cat - : :------------------------ CHIEF OF MISSIONS EVALUATIONOF PERFORMANCE wire.” (Mission submits original and one copy directly to appropriate agency, retains one copy.) OFFICER BEING RATED DAVID A P”
“14-00000 Was__ . € ] REPORT OF Hc : AWARDS BOARD (CONVENED PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS R 20-635 AND AF R 20-635) 3Ju. The 'Honor Awards Board having considered a recommendation that: AWE: iLast) ifiruti (Middle) POSitiOn TITLE 31-412 David Atleo overt Associate PRESET GRADE”
“14-00000 4 —hr SECRET Murphy, David A., make sound and well-reasoned judgments. It is to Mr. Mroly* credit that all Paris-based operations are run with the highest degree of professionalism and adherence to strict tradecraft procedures. Mr. Murphy has also acquired a w”
“1 4-00000 SECRET 11 January 1963 MEMORANDUM FOR: Secretary, Agent Panel SUBJECT : sanceniamtaeh - Promotion Meralie, David S. 1. «stpouni-has been in the vortex of Cuban field operations for the past four and one-half years and has developed into a senior operations of”
“14-00000 775-11505 %1 October 23, 197S Mr. David Murphy 1537 Forest Villa Drive McLean, Virginia 22101 Dear Dave, Please let mo add this additional note of best wishes to you-on the occasion of your retirement. You made a major contribution not only to the individ- t”
“1 4-00000 SLC..ET -ty Under his supervision, the budget, program and project submissions of his Division have been effectively presented and defended before reviewing authorities. - Innumerable crash requests for memoranda on a wide range of topics from the White House h”
“14-00000 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT : David E. Murphy, GS-18. Employee Number 056700. DOB: 23 June 21; Career, Chief of Station, Paris; Service Designation: D. PERIOD UNDER REVIEW : 1 April 1970 to 31 March 1971 MONTHS UNDER MY SUPERVISION : 32 months ”
“14-00000 6/1 1APR 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. David E. Murphy SUBJECT : Service in the Clandestine Services Records Committee 1. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your service as a member of the CS Records Committee. The contributions which you have made to”
“you and the members of your organization and repeatedly expressed the high esteem and respect he has for the professionalism and competence displayed by you and your subordinates. 3. The intelligence unity of effort in the Dominican Republic has been exemplary and a prototyp”
“and interest.. He has handled one of our most productive and sensitive on-island assets. With his guidance this agent has produced, within the past six months, some of the highest quality intelligence on Cuban plans and intentions this Agency has obtained. Because this agent ”
“phase of development. Base officers’ are enthusiastic about the cooperation received from the Dallas office and the willingness of Mr. Moore to be of assistance. Cooperation between the Dallas office , and FR is among the very best in DCD. In . addition to the fine support su”
“assumed the full responsibilities for running the base for a period of several weeks. He per- formed the duties of Acting Chief of Base in a superior runner, In addition to ais operational competence, the Guayaquil Chief of Base has observed that N.r. Flores’ ability to deve”
“who gets maximum intelligence production from his assets, he is less thorough when handling the administrative details involved in his operations. He needs more supervisory experience, and still tends to rely excessively on his lAs to search for operational leads and conduct ”
“Mr. Watts’ evaluation. Mr. Moore is a very. Igood administrator and his office has performed its collection mission very well and provided excellent operational services and support. They have not been tested in our emigre program because of a lack of potential but I am confi”
“4-00000 -2- Mr. Phillips continues to show excellent growth' potential and his breath of capabilities qualifies him for advancement to senior echelons. - I rate Mr. Phillipa as very Strong as Chief of . Wil iamV.Bine Station, Brasilia.. - Chief Western Hemisphere Di”
“14-00000 RFC 26 April 1973 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT: David E. Murphy GS-1S: Employee No.: 056700; DOB: 23 June 1921; Career; Chief of Station, Paris; Service Designation: D; Period under Review: 10 Jan 1972 to 31 March 1973; Months under my Supervi”
“14-00000 CONFIDENTIAL; OPF 1. As Mr. David E. Murphy, GS-18, retires on 31 July 1975, he will have completed some 33 years of Federal service, 27 of which have been with the Agency. His record has been an outstanding one in all respects. His accomplishments and the level ”
“lie does it should not continue to be unrewarded and, hence, I add my strongest recommendation for early and favorable action. 2. This officer has performed in a most outstanding manner, as testified in his fitness reports by my prede cessor, and certainly during my tenure ”
“rapport with his sources and prominent- members of the community. He responds to requirements promptly and effectively.' ■ Mr. Moore is a const lent ious and ded icated employee who requires a minimum of supervision. His security and cost-consciousness are excellent, as . is”
“14-00000 CFODET Obulk, OPF Nr. David A. Phillips is retiring after a distinguished career with the Agency. He has been on an employee of the Agency since 1951 when he initially joined as a Contract employee. He served with dis - tinctioni in Santiago, Guatamala City, Ha”
“1 4-00000 Murphy, David E. operation and therefore the cited progress is a direct reflection of Mr. Murphy’s talent and skill as a dynamic operational manager. Paris is a sprawling metropolitan area where operating obstacles, particularly those relating to access to majer”
“relatively stable during 1974, two of his key officers were incapacitated for extended periods, both at times when the work load was especially heavy. The operating procedures which he has established enabled the office involved to continue to handle priority matters effectiv”
“14-00000 isisg pranrr CtbRtl 30 June 1971 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT: Mr. David A. Phillips 1 April 1970 - 30 June 1971 This memorandum is in lieu of the fitness report on Mr. Phillips as Chief of Station,- Rio de Janeiro, during the period 1 Apr”
“responsibility, ile is both liked and respected by his staff, which shows excellent morale and esprit de corps.. 2. Mr. Moore maintains excellent relationships with other Government agencies in his territory, as appropriate, and also with other components of CIA. He, manages”
“14-00000 tat -2- Mr. Phillips is a notably good supervisor, especially with- younger officers, for whom he is an object of admiration and emulation. Mr. Phillips is a fast-moving, energetic person and he has some of the faults that often go with this virtue: he is impati”
“14-00000 6 January 1971 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT : David E. Murphy, GS-18, Employee Number 056700,1: 23 June 1921; Career, Chief of Station, Paris; Service Designation: D. PERIOD UNDER REVIEW : 1 April 1971 to 9 January 1972 MONTHS UNDER MY SUPERVISI”
“excellent backround in thta work. I have had the opportunity to bocono familiar vtth subject’s work and consider that he ham performed in an excellent manner. It la believed that a E In a particularly well qualified operations officer, who Le capable of successfully handling ”
“you would pass this commendation on to the individuals concerned. Copies of this commendation have been forwarded to tiie Office of Personnel for inclusion in the Official Personnel File of each of the above officers. R. L. Bannerman Deputy Director for Support term: ** ”
“LIMITEDOFFICIAL USE (whin Completed) , , CHIEF OF MISSION'S EVALUATION UF PERFORMANCE, AL.7 (Mission submits original and one copy directly to appropriate agency; retins one copy.) OFFICER BEING RATED POST David A. PHILLIPS : American Embassy, Rio de Janeiro POSITION GRAD”
“14-00000 752,7 x 10 June 1975 Mr. David A. Phillips 8224 Stone Trail Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20034 Dear Dave: „The ordinary retirement letter is in no way appropriate for you. In the first place, your retirement is no stepping out of the active world into.a world of”
“14-00000 WWXEXXX K N*YN*X SECRET CHIEF OF MISSION’S EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Mission submits original and one copy directly to appropriate agency; retains one copy.) Or FICEs BEING RATED POST Chief, CAS AmEmbassy, Paris, France POSITION // GRADE AGENCY 2/26/73 RAT”
“■.KMXXXXXXXKXXXXXXAWHe Completed) -A SECRET- CHIEF OF MISSION’S EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Mission submits original and one copy directly to appropriate agency, retains one copy.). OFFICER BEING RATED POST POSITION Chief CAS David A. Phillips GRADE Santo Domingo AGENCY”
“14-00000 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT : David E. Murphy, GS-18, Employee Number 059700, DOB: 23 June 21; Career, Chief of Station, Paris; Service Designation: D. PERIOD UNDER REVIEW : 1 April 1959 to 31 March 1970 MONTHS UNDER MY SUPERVISION: 20 months ”
“14-00000 -2- Continuation of Section D His professional, no-nonsense handling has already contributed to highly significant information (a value quotient of 7.0 with one XX report) on some of the Agency’s current Cuba priorities including Cuba’s negotiating attitude vis-a”
“14-00000 VOICE OF AMERICA . 86 7 UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20547 1 April 15, 1968 Dear Dave: I thought you would be- pleased about, a reference to you which came up in the course of a longish conversation last night with Dr. Hector Garcia-Godoy”
“However, Mr. Flores clearly demonstrated his fine handling abilities in his manipulation and exploitation of this agent. As a result of his guidance and his ability to effectively debrief this person, Mr. Flores was able to make this asset one of our most productive on-island”
“all' with whom he worked. Mr. Moore's overall career contributions to the mission of the Agency were substantial and reflect credit on him and the Federal service. (Recommendation approved by C/CMS/DDO on 11 October 1977;) 1 . 0 APPeCvtD SIGNATURE rvp o nawE or/cwainma”
“SECRET . - XXXXXXXXXXXX (When Completed) SECRET CHIEF OF MISSIONS EVALUATION Or PERFORMANCE (Mission submits original and one copy directly to appropriate agency, retains one.copy.) OFFICER BEING RATED - POST - - David A. PITI LLIPS American Embassy Rio de Janeiro POSITIO”