(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private John William Lyngard (ASN: 6903920), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Gela, Sicily, on 10 and 16 July 1943. On 10 July 1943, Private Lyngard’s company attacked a fortified enemy pillbox. After advancing within 100 yards of the enemy emplacement, Private Lyngard rushed forward with grenades and scored a direct hit, allowing his company to advance. On 16 July 1943, during an enemy counterattack, he manned a captured 77-mm. gun, organized a gun crew, and knocked out two enemy tanks. He was killed in that latter action. Private Lyngard’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.