[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SERGEANT ALLEN JAMES LYNCH

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to honor a true American hero--Sergeant Allen James Lynch of Gurnee, 
Illinois.
  Sergeant Lynch received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in 
the Vietnam war where he risked his life to save three of his comrades.
  On December 15, 1967, Lynch, serving as a radio-telephone operator 
for the United States Army, ran through open enemy fire to rescue three 
wounded soldiers. As the rest of the company withdrew, he stayed behind 
and single-handedly defended their position for 2 hours until 
reinforcements could be sent to evacuate them. Sergeant Lynch was just 
22 years old at the time.
  His meritorious actions extend far beyond his service in Vietnam. He 
continues to serve as a staunch advocate for disabled veterans and 
remains an inspiration to the community, often visiting with local 
schools and challenging students to be the next great leaders in 
America.
  I commend his actions and his continued service to my community and 
to our country--a true inspiration.
  I am proud to honor Sergeant Allen James Lynch and his outstanding 
courage.

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