The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Roger Ingvalson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief pilot of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 6 May 1968. On that date, Major Ingvalson led a flight of two F-105’s in a daring low level missile attack against an important railway bridge. Despite the presence of heavy antiaircraft defenses in the target area, Major Ingvalson skillfully maneuvered his aircraft beneath a low overcast to attain the proper launch conditions. He then remained exposed and highly vulnerable while tracking his missile to a direct hit which destroyed the bridge. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Ingvalson reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

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 Major Roger Ingvalson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 3 May 1968. On that date, Major Ingvalson led a flight of four F-105’s on multiple low angle strafing passes against a large North Vietnamese petroleum storage area. Attacking aggressively in the face of thirty-seven millimeter antiaircraft fire, Major Ingvalson’s flight, inspired by his outstanding example, destroyed eight hundred barrels of fuel. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Ingvalson reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Roger Ingvalson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief pilot in the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 4 March 1968. On that date, Major Ingvalson, despite a low ceiling, mountainous terrain, and constant hostile fire, skillfully and aggressively led his flight in repeated low level attacks on a hostile supply column, successfully destroying nine out of a total of twelve heavily laden trucks. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Ingvalson reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.