The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in USS SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia. On 12 June 1972, Lieutenant Lerseth conducted a daring night low-level, armed reconnaissance mission deep into enemy territory. He skillfully navigated his aircraft through heavily fortified mountainous terrain to successfully attack a well-defended transshipment complex located within eight miles of a major enemy air base. Expertly using the sophisticated A6 weapons system, he made two attacks on the target which resulted in four secondary explosions and a large sustained fire. Careful planning, flawless execution, and attention to the smallest details in the face of numerous difficulties enable the mission to be safely and successfully completed. Lieutenant Lerseth’s courageous leadership and aerial skill reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Gene Lerseth, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Intruder navigator-bombardier, serving with Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE (VA-75), embarked in U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60), during combat operations in Southeast Asia in 1972. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.