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Lynn
W.
Scheirer

Born:

West Reading

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

, 

Pennsylvania

Captain Scheirer and Robert A. Ibach rescued two fellow guardsmen, whose own rescue vehicle had been swept into the flood-swollen waters of the Schuylkill River during Tropical Storm AGNES. The success of this rescue operation was due to Berks County Commissioner Vernon Schaeffer’s acquaintance with Robert A. Ibach and with the capability of Ibach’s jet-powered boat. Illumination of the rescue site provided by first responders on the Dauberville Bridge was essential, as well as the efforts of officers and personnel of Hq and Hq Company 337 Maintenance Battalion, PAARNG. As a result of two trips into the river, two guard comrades were saved. Mr. Ibach suffered a broken nose when the boat was swept, broadside, into tree branches. Had he been more seriously injured by the collision, several lives might have been lost. The jet-powered craft was totaled, the military vehicle was subsequently retrieved.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Pennsylvania National Guard

    Action Date:

    June 24, 1972
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 13 (January 17, 1973)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain Lynn W. Scheirer, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 24 June 1972. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, Captain Scheirer has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.