The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CWO-2) Lawrence S. Webster (ASN: W-3156371), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 189th Assault Helicopter Company on 6 June 1968. Chief Warrant Officer Webster distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as an aircraft commander on an armed helicopter during the extraction of a Special Forces long range reconnaissance team in heavy contact with a large enemy unit. En route to the team’s location, he encountered monsoon weather, yet he expertly navigated his aircraft through the thick clouds and fearsome rainstorms that shrouded the treacherous mountain region. When he arrived on station he immediately engaged the enemy. Continually exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, he provided superb suppressive fire, which protected the team as they moved through dense jungle to the extraction point. He continued to defy enemy fire to cover the rescue aircraft, as they hovered over the jungle canopy for the extraction. By courageously diverting enemy fire and by making his ship a tempting target, he contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.