- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Unit:
- Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded for:
- Operation Market Garden
Lawrence G. Fitzpatrick, 13084814, Corporal, 508TH Parachute
Infantry. For gallantry in action on 19 September 1944 near Tuefelsberg, Germany. During the assault on a hill objective, Corporal
Fitzpatrick led off, carrying a light machine gun and firing from
the hip. He killed approximately fifteen Germans before reaching the crest and killed approximately twenty more while continuing his
attack against the fleeing enemy. His inspiring courage throughout
the attack and the reorganization and defense of this key position
was outstanding. His initiative and leadership contributed materially to the success of the action and reflect high credit on the
Airborne Forces of the U.S. Army.
Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 129 (1945).