CAPTAIN LYLE J. BOUCK, JR., is cited for extraordinary heroism against armed enemy forces at Lanzerath, Belgium, on 16 December 1944, while serving as Platoon Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. During the morning hours, Capt. Bouck and his platoon were manning observation posts and in a defensive position on the right flank of the 99th Infantry Division when the position came under heavy attack by enemy forces. Knowing the importance of defending this position and delaying the enemy’s advance, Capt. Bouck rallied his men to repel the enemy at all costs. Repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from position to position encouraging his men to continue to fight. His efforts were directly responsible for his platoon inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, repelling them during three separate attacks, and delaying their advance for 18 hours. Finally, out of ammunition and hopelessly outnumbered and surrounded by the enemy, he was overwhelmed by the enemy forces and captured at gun point. Capt. Bouck’s extraordinarily heroic actions against insurmountable odds contributed materially to the allied success at the Battle of the Bulge, and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.

Dr. Bouck resides in Missouri and has been a member of the Legion of Valor since 1981.