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Lynch, Kevin Patrick

Date of birth:
January 25th, 1922 (Dodgeville/Wisconsin, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant (junior grade)
Unit:
Unknown
Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Combat Plane deployed over Samar in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, on 25 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Lynch's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Navy Cross

Sources

  • - Sterner C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present
    - Home of Heroes

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