"Under the provisions of AR 600-45, 22 September 1943, as amended, The Bronze Star is awarded to:

First Sergeant, CE, Engineer Combat Battalion, for heroic Service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 23 August 1944. Frist Sergeant Lipman's company was assinged the mission of furnishing engineer support for an assault crossing the SEINE RIVER near PONTHIERRY France. As American artillery laid down a heavy protective barrage, the first wave of troops struck the enemy-held shore and drove inland past concealed German positions, When the bombardment lifted, hostile forces armed with light machine guns and small arms, swept the engineer-manned assault boats with scathing fire as they returned for succedding waves. Infantrymen waiting on friendly shores to be ferried acorss were forced to take cover. Sergeant LIPMAN, perceiving that the success of the entire operation was seriously endangered, left his safe position, assembled a full boat load of men, and started across the river. With complete disregard for his own safety as bullets churned the water all around his craft, he successfully landed the second wave of the attacking force. His courageous efforts contributed greatly to the speedy reinforcement of the first assault wave and the mopping-up of enemy positions. Sergeant Lipman's bravery, initiative and steadfast devotion of duty reflect credit upon himself and the Army of the United States. Entered Military Service from Illinois."

Paul Q Lipman