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) George Edward Lynch (ASN: 0-17715), United States Army, for gallantry in action on ** July 1943 in Sicily. Lieutenant Colonel Lynch, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, in an armored jeep, carried a message to the Commanding Officer of the Italian Forces in the City of ****, demanding the surrender of the city and troops under his command. Lieutenant Colonel Lynch volunteered for this mission and accomplished it with coolness and courage and total disregard for his own personal safety. The performance of this action and the resultant surrender of the city hastened the termination of active enemy resistance in Western Sicily. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Lynch, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Lynch (ASN: 0-17715), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Lynch, 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.