William Haisley Lynch ★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On October 17, 1918 Private Lynch was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 552013 |
| Name | William Haisley Lynch |
| From | Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida |
| Birth Date | December 3, 1895 |
| Casualty Date | October 17, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 42nd Division, 167th Infantry Regiment, Machine Gun Company |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
William Haisley Lynch was Alachua County's only World War I combat casualty. He was the son of longtime postmaster Louis Lynch. At the age of 21, he enlisted and found a way into combat overseas. He was accepted into the Marines and saw action at Chateau Thierry, St. Mehiel and Meuse-Argonne.Lynch was killed in combat in one of the last battles of World War I. He was buried in a shell hole on the field by his comrades. Five months later, his father went to France and found his son's remains and brought them back to Gainesville for burial in Evergreen Cemetery. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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