"For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond
the call of duty on November 16, 1944, in Germany. T/Sgt. Lindsey
assumed a position about 10 yards to the front of his platoon during an
intense enemy infantry-tank counterattack, and by his unerringly
accurate fire destroyed 2 enemy machine gun nests, forced the withdrawal
of 2 tanks, and effectively halted enemy flanking patrols. Later,
although painfully wounded, he engaged 8 Germans, who were
reestablishing machine gun positions, in hand-to-hand combat, killing 3,
capturing 3, and causing the other 2 to flee. By his gallantry, T/Sgt.
Lindsey secured his unit's position, and reflected great credit upon
himself and the U.S. Army."
From T/Sgt. Lindsey's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on May 21, 1945.
May you be at peace,
Brian
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