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Lampman, Richard Andrew

Date of birth:
November 25th, 1921
Date of death:
May 15th, 1992
Nationality:
American

Biography

Pfc Richard Lampman led an assault on a Japanese position in the Battery B (Boston) area on Corregidor. Under fire he advance firing his BAR from the hip and took the position killing seven Japanese marines. For this action he was recommended for a Silver Star Medal. His recommendation did not make it through.

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