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Hugh’s command of German helped him become a “Glorious Amateur” - a phrase
#Donovan used to describe his fellow#OSS officers.#OSS75pic.twitter.com/FettE1Rb7D
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In Germany & Austria, Hugh claimed to be son of German parents who emigrated to South America—a cover supported by his fluent Spanish
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#OSS commando in#WWII, Hugh parachuted into Normandy ahead of the Allied invasion force.#OSS75pic.twitter.com/vtbCRvsXiZ
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As one of the 1st Americans to enter Buchenwald concentration camp, Hugh was presented w SS banner by inmates who had torn it down.
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1953: Hugh joined CIA. He helped supervise construction of Berlin Tunnel. http://1.usa.gov/1JwLRzt
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Huge served as Chief of Station & Deputy Chief of Station in several Eastern & Western European countries.
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In Moscow, Hugh helped handle Colonel Oleg Penkovsky, our source of pivotal info during both Berlin & Cuban Missile crises.
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1980s: As a Deputy Ambassador to
@UN, Hugh countered Soviet efforts to disseminate propaganda & conduct espionage in US.#OSS75pic.twitter.com/KEZNN8b9sI
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2014: Hugh retired & was awarded: Distinguished Career Intel Medal Director’s Award for Distinguished Service IC Seal Medallion
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Hugh was one of our nation’s silent warriors, carrying on the
#OSS ethos of skill, bravery & humility. http://bit.ly/2rucpRI#OSS75pic.twitter.com/2xN55kN5WV
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Thank u for memorial. Hugh Montgomery was truly renaissance man. Don't make 'em like him anymore. Thankful for his service.
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i think real estate values of land 2 rise raise in united states / uk & india or else you never know what begging state is a lift & power?um
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Amazing dedicated men are hard to find now!
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Section 40
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American hero.
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