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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 17, 1944

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (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 Private First Class Lester Van Dyke, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Kaysersberg, France, on 17 December 1944. 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.