From #OSS commando to legendary #ColdWar case officer, Ambassador Hugh Montgomery was a great icon of intel.
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1953: Hugh joined CIA.
He helped supervise construction of Berlin Tunnel.
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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.
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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.
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A true hero.
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