The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private] Lynn P. Beaumont (ASN: 18048995), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 60th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) Battalion, in action at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on or about 5 May 1942. When the communications lines to the anti-aircraft command post were destroyed, he responded to a call for a volunteer to proceed through an enemy bombardment to procure essential information. With utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Beaumont accepted that hazardous mission and accomplished it heroically, despite severe wounds.