Francis Joseph Lynch

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.