(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major Leonard LeRoy Griggs, Jr. (AFSN: 0-26075), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Griggs distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Air Liaison Officer for the 4th Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Griggs, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.