The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant] Richard J. Lindo (ASN: 0-394200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Battery, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Although fired upon at close range by enemy small arms and anti-tank fire, Captain Lindo proceeded to an observation post and conducted effective fire upon the enemy. His heroic action enabled the capture of numerous prisoners and vast quantities of enemy material. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Richard J. Lindo (ASN: 0-394200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Battery, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. When word was received from leading elements that the pass through which his battalion was advancing was blocked by a maze of booby traps and mines, Lieutenant Lindo voluntarily passed through these mines and reconnoitered to determine the possibility of passage. Lieutenant Lindo’s exceptional courage and devotion to duty were a source of inspiration to his men. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Richard J. Lindo (ASN: 0-394200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 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.