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(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Lloyd H. Gomes, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    334th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    84th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 3, 1944
    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 73 (March 11, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Lloyd H. Gomes, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 3 December 1944, in the vicinity of Germany. Lieutenant Colonel Gomes’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 84th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.