Fitzpatrick, Lawrence G. "Larry"

Date of birth:: September 1st, 1923 (DuBois/Pennsylvania, United States)
Date of death:: June 15th, 2010 (DuBois/Pennsylvania, United States)
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

Lawrence G. Fitzpatrick, 13084814, Corporal, 508TH Parachute  Infantry. For gallantry in action on 19 September 1944 near Tuefelsberg, Germany. During the assault on a hill objective, Corporal  Fitzpatrick led off, carrying a light machine gun and firing from the hip. He killed approximately fifteen Germans before reaching the crest and killed approximately twenty more while continuing his  attack against the fleeing enemy. His inspiring courage throughout  the attack and the reorganization and defense of this key position  was outstanding. His initiative and leadership contributed materially to the success of the action and reflect high credit on the Airborne Forces of the U.S. Army.

Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 129 (1945).

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 24 December 1944 in Belgium.

Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 10 (1945).

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action in June/July 1944 in France.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
FAM - Family reported.