The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Roger A. Klenovich, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near the A Shau Valley on 30 March 1968. On that date, after his helicopter received battle damage from intense hostile ground fire Sergeant Klenovich was instrumental in the rescue of four survivors. Sergeant Klenovich rendered medical aid to the survivors and assisted in the evaluation of aircraft battle damage. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Klenovich has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.