Facts concerning the military career of Lt. Col. Leonard P. Lynch


Dates of service and duties:


16 Feb. 1943-7 Nov. 1944 Served with the Artillery as a basic 
instructor.  Attained the rank of Corporal.

Attended Transportation Corps Officers Candidate School,
New Orleans, Louisiana 4 months

8 Nov. 1944-23 May 1946: Cargo Security Officer in Pacific 
Campaign against Japan.  Implemented the securement of supplies 
and communications in a wide theater of operations effecting 
superior results.  This period involved transport and stationing 
in the Western Pacific Zone and Ryukyu Islands Zone (Okinawa). 
While acting as dispatch carrier was fired upon by Japanese 
sniper. Return fire resulted in killing of sniper and successful 
completion of mission.  Ships were also fired upon by torpedos.

3 April 1946 Received appointment as First Lieutenant, 
Transportation Corp dated 4 Dec 1946.

Through May 1953:  Was stationed in Germany to participate in 
reconstruction effort and coordinate occupation Army support and 
transportation operations after WWII.  Was later stationed in 
Seattle, WA to serve in command and support of materials and 
supplies with respect to "Police Action" operation during the 
Korean War.

1 June 1954-30 April 1955: Commanding Officer of Outport #3, 
Masan, Hq & Hq Co, 7th Trans Port Comd C, APO 59, US Army. 
Command operations of supply and support for occupation forces in  
the Korean theater of operations following the cease-fire and 
armistice (27 July 1953) of the Korean War.

Through 27 Feb 1957 Duty with 395th Transportation Battalion, Camp 
Leroy Johnson, New Orleans, LA  Demonstrated outstanding 
leadership, technical knowledge of operations and high degree of 
excellence and proficiency to making this the best battalion in 
the United States Army.

19 April 1957-26 August 1960:  Received Army Commendation Medal 
for outstanding meritorious service performed at Headquarters, 
U.S. Army Communications Zone, Europe and Headquarters, 37th 
Transportation Highway Transport Command, Orleans, France.  
Effectively coordinated and supervised operations of five widely 
dispersed transportation battalions involving constructive 
planning, implementation of policies and procedures and conduct 
of special assignments in a superior manner. *** Classified Cold 
War operations involving evacuation plans for central Europe in 
event of USSR invasion or nuclear war ***

14 Nov 1960-13 Oct 1962 Fort McClellan, Alabama Transportation 
Officer serving U.S. Army Garrison, U.S. Women's Army Corps 
Center and National Guard and Army Reserve Units.  Involved in 
all aspects of transportation including supply, planning and 
support and training of area armed forces operations. Alabama 
Commendation Medal (6 June 1962) awarded by governor Patterson 
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished military service 
to the Alabama National Guard with respect to training guard 
units for emergency crisis deployment.

Through 20 Aug. 1963: Commanding Officer of the 514th 
Transportation Company (Lt Trk) directing all facilities and 
personnel. *** Second duty in Korea Cold War Classified 
Operations involving troop deployment and security ***

30 Dec 1963-31 Oct. 1967 U.S. Army Advisor to 131st Supply and 
Transportation Battalion, Alabama Army National Guard. 
Responsible for implementing the logistical command, supply, 
support and security effecting the Selma to Montgomery Civil 
Rights march which took place March 21-25, 1965. This operation 
involved the deployment of some 4,000 National Guard troops 
federalize by Commander in Chief of Lyndon B. Johnson.  Voice 
communication with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy was 
maintained throughout the march.  This exemplary leadership 
insured a successful march without any lose of life, either 
civilian or military during the period of deployment.

Received Certificate of Achievement signed by Allan M. Cory 
reading, "This Certificate of Achievement is awarded to Major 
Leonard P. Lynch, 01948352, TC, US Army, for outstanding 
performance of duty as U.S. Army Advisor to: 131st Supply and 
Transportation Battalion, Alabama Army National Guard since 30 
December 1963.  He has rendered service in a position requiring 
tact and diplomacy.  His outstanding professional knowledge, 
aggressive leadership and willingness to assist in all phases of 
supply, operations, planning and training have been of invaluable 
assistance during this period.  His expert advice and competent 
assistance has earned for him the highest respect and admiration 
of all officers and men of the 131st Supply and Transportation 
Battalion.  These outstanding services reflect great credit upon 
Major Lynch, the U.S. Army Advisor Group (ARNGUS) Alabama and the 
United States."

Retired 1 Nov 1967

Decorations, metals, commendations, citations and campaign 
ribbons awarded:  Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign 
Medal and two Bronze Service Stars for service performed in 
combat zone (1944-45) ; World War II Victory medal; Army 
Occupation Medal (Germany); National Defense Service Medal w/OLC; 
Korea Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Army 
Commendation Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster

Education:  BA Degree in History, Jacksonville State University;  Atomic 
Warfare Training Course (1960); Army Missile Weapons System 
Components & Radioactive Materials Course (June, 1962); Emergency 
Medical Care (1961); Transportation School (ATOAC) 12 Weeks; 
Transportation School (4 months); LSU Business Administration (2 
Years).