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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3rd Battalion

    Regiment:

    21st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 31, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 292 (April 7, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ruff F. Lynch (ASN: 0-1333988), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Uijongbu, Korea, on 31 December 1950. When the enemy placed and exceptionally heavy artillery barrage on Company I, wounding the commanding officer, word was radioed to the Battalion Command Post, while a litter party was organized and began to carry the officer over the long and treacherous route to the battalion aid station. First Lieutenant Lynch, who was near the command post volunteered to lead a litter party to meet the men carrying the wounded officer. Despite the darkness and enemy artillery concentrations falling in the area he led the relief litter party to a point of contact with the nearly exhausted men carrying the wounded officer. Taking charge, he guided the new litter bearers to the Battalion Aid Station. He then volunteered to go forward to the company’s flank position where he assisted in directing operations throughout the night. When enemy patrols succeeded in dislodging the company’s flank positions he exposed himself fearlessly to the enemy fire and directed a counterattack which dispersed the enemy and secured the company’s flanks. First Lieutenant Lynch’s gallant actions and exemplary leadership reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Regiment:

    21st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 292 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – 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 Ruff F. Lynch (ASN: 0-1333988), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.