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While serving in the forward element on an operation near the village of My An, Sergeant Lynch's unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly assessing the situation, Sergeant Lynch provided his commander with information which subsequently proved essential to the unit's successful actions. Observing three wounded comrades lying exposed to enemy fire, he dashed across 50 meters of open ground to administer aid. Reconnoitering a nearby trench for a covered position to protect the wounded, he killed two enemy at point blank range. With the trench cleared, he returned to the fire-swept area three times to carry wounded men to safety. When his company was forced to withdraw he remained to aid his comrades at the risk of his life rather than abandon them. Alone, he defended his isolated position for two hours against the advancing enemy. Using only his rifle and a grenade, he stopped them just short of his trench, killing five. In the face of withering hostile fire, he crossed 70 meters of exposed terrain five times to carry wounded comrades to a more secure area. Once he had assured their comfort and safety, he located a counterattacking friendly company to assist in the attack and evacuating the three casualties |
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Allan Lynch joined the Illinois National Guard after earning the Medal of Honor on active duty. |
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