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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Joseph Paul Lynch (MCSN: 0-10831), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Joseph Paul Lynch (MCSN: 0-10831), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.