Joseph Matthew Lynch

Korean War
Service #13273224
RankCorporal U.S. Army
Date of DeathJuly 29 1951
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Lynch was awarded the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Lynch was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while attacking Hill 1179, Taeu San in North Korea on July 29, 1951.