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Born:  February 07, 1925 at Freeport, PA

Entered Service in the US Army from Freeport, PA

Earned The Medal of Honor During World War II For heroism July 22, 1944 at Afua, New Guinea

Died:  July 22, 1944 at the age of 19

While Private Lobaugh's company was withdrawing from its position near Afua, New Guinea, the enemy attacked and cut off approximately one platoon of our troops. The platoon immediately occupied, organized, and defended a position, which it held throughout the night. Early the next day an attempt was made to effect its withdrawal, but during the preparation therefore, the enemy emplaced a machinegun, protected by the fire of rifles and automatic weapons, which blocked the only route over which the platoon could move. Knowing that it was the key to the enemy position, Private First Class Lobaugh volunteered to attempt to destroy this weapon, even though in order to reach it he would be forced to work his way about 30 yards over ground devoid of cover. When part way across this open space he threw a hand grenade, but exposed himself in the act and was wounded. Heedless of his wound, he boldly rushed the emplacement, firing as he advanced. The enemy concentrated their fire on him, and he was struck repeatedly, but he continued his attack and killed two more before he was himself slain.