Francis Joseph Lynch

Age: 20
Branch: USNR
Rank: Cox (T)
Unit: UDT16
Station: Waimanalo, Oahu, TH

Fallen on: 30 Mar 1945
Location: Okinawa, Japan
Era: WWII
Campaign: Invasion of Okinawa

Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart (awarded posthumously)

Hometown: Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Details:
Cox Lynch was killed by enemy fire while placing charges to clear the beach at Okinawa. His body was recovered by the 3rd Marine Corps Division.