| GO 86, 6 JUNE 1945 I – SILVER STAR/OLC
GEORGE D. LAMM, O-1287020, First Lieutenant, 508th
Parachute Infantry. For gallantry in action on 24 December 1944 near
******, BELGIUM. First Lieutenant LAMM, Platoon leader, displayed rare
courage and initiative when a combined enemy assault across the SALM
River near ***, BELGIUM, overran his position. To disengage his platoon,
First Lieutenant LAMM moved through fire-swept positions, personally
informing his men of his plans, regrouped his platoon and led them through
the enemy positions. First Lieutenant LAMM's coolness under fire, his
aggressiveness, and his conduct enabled his platoon to successfully
act as a covering force. They withdrew with minimum casualties under
very hazardous circumstances. First Lieutenant LAMM's courage and leadership
reflects great credit upon himself and the Airborne Forces of the United
States Army. Entered military service from PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.
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