SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John J. Lynch, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at La Trouche, France, during World War II. Second Lieutenant Lynch's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry Division
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry Division
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John J. Lynch, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at La Trouche, France, during World War II. Second Lieutenant Lynch's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry Division
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry Division
Gravesite Details
Entered the Service from New York.
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