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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lynn D. Compton, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 2d Platoon, Company E, 2d Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action at Normandy, France, in June 1944. First Lieutenant Compton’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.