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Lester L. Boswell Date of death: MIA: April 23, 1943
Home of record: Wayne City Illinois
Status: MIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS Distinguished Service Cross Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Lester L. Boswell (ASN: 16040662), United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company **, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action on ** April 1943 in the **, Tunisia. During an important flanking move by his company, Staff Sergeant Boswell placed himself in the forefront of his platoon, and under heavy enemy fire, led and inspired them in the advance. By skillful maneuvering he worked his way to the enemy's rear, opened fire on them causing many casualties and routing the remainder. He immediately rallied his men and led them in pursuit of the fleeting enemy, all of whom were either killed or captured. During this action, Staff Sergeant Boswell was mortally wounded. His extreme daring, devotion to duty and high courage were such an inspiration to the command, that to him belongs a large part of the credit for his company's success in the attack.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (October 18, 1943)

Action Date: April 1943 Service: Army
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment Division: 9th Infantry Division ank:** Staff Sergeant

Silver Star** Awarded for actions during the World War II (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Lester L. Boswell (ASN: 16040662), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division during World War II. General Orders: Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 75 (1943)

Action Date: World War II Service: Army

Rank: Staff Sergeant
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment Division: 9th Infantry Division

Lester L Boswell