The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Roland Merrill Gleszer (ASN: 0-23278), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from August 1966 through May 1968.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roland Merrill Gleszer (ASN: 0-23278), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1972 to 1973.