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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    January 31, 1968

    Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 6129 (1969)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Roger W. Hightower, United States Navy, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 31 January 1968 in Southeast Asia. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.