The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Robert Alfred Lodge, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Aircraft Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 21 February 1972. On that date, Major Lodge led a flight of two tactical fighters that provided cover from hostile aircraft for bombing operations in support of friendly forces. With complete disregard for his own safety, Major Lodge aggressively engaged a superior number of hostile aircraft in aerial combat and successfully destroyed one. By his gallantry and devotion to duty in the dedication of service to his country, Major Lodge has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Robert Alfred Lodge, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Aircraft Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 10 May 1972. On that date, Major Lodge led a flight of four tactical fighters on a mission to provide other allied aircraft protection from enemy interceptors between the enemy’s two largest airfields. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Lodge aggressively engaged an extremely large force of hostile aircraft and successfully destroyed on enemy fighter. The expert leadership and planning by Major Lodge resulted directly in the flight shooting down three enemy fighters. By his gallantry and devotion to duty in the dedication of his service to his country, Major Lodge has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Robert Alfred Lodge, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Aircraft Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over hostile territory on 8 May 1972. On that date, Major Lodge led a flight of four tactical fighters on a mission to protect allied aircraft that were striking targets deep in the heart of hostile territory. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Lodge aggressively engaged a superior number of hostile aircraft and successfully destroyed one. The remaining hostile interceptors then broke off their attack, allowing the friendly aircraft to strike the targets without opposition. By his gallantry and devotion to duty in the dedication of his service to his country, Major Lodge has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert Alfred Lodge, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Pilot of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action at Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam on 13 June 1967. On that date, while on a strike against an important facility, Lieutenant Lodge’s aircraft was hit by flak before reaching the target. Disregarding his own safety, he courageously rolled in and continued through heavy fire, sustaining a second direct hit. Even though a fuel tank exploded and aircraft control was difficult, Lieutenant Lodge completed his delivery, destroyed the target, and successfully landed his damaged aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Lodge has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert Alfred Lodge, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Pilot of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam, on 11 March 1967. On that date Lieutenant Lodge successfully penetrated hostile defenses and visually located an active surface-to-air missile site. Disregarding his own safety, with a missile flying toward him, he flew through heavy flak and totally destroyed the site. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Lodge has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.