(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 6, 1972 – February 12, 1973
Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 6, 1972 until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 6, 1972 – February 12, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for meritorious service while interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 6 September 1972 to 12 February 1973. He never wavered in his devotion and loyalty to the United States and his fellow prisoners. Despite the adversities of confinement, he performed such duties and responsibilities as assigned by superiors and required of the Code of Conduct in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness, and dedication throughout this period of imprisonment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75)Division:
U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60)Action Date:
June 12, 1972
Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.orgThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in USS SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia. On 12 June 1972, Lieutenant Lerseth conducted a daring night low-level, armed reconnaissance mission deep into enemy territory. He skillfully navigated his aircraft through heavily fortified mountainous terrain to successfully attack a well-defended transshipment complex located within eight miles of a major enemy air base. Expertly using the sophisticated A6 weapons system, he made two attacks on the target which resulted in four secondary explosions and a large sustained fire. Careful planning, flawless execution, and attention to the smallest details in the face of numerous difficulties enable the mission to be safely and successfully completed. Lieutenant Lerseth’s courageous leadership and aerial skill reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75)Division:
U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75)Division:
U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75)Division:
U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.