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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 2, 1945, page 1

PARATROOPER PHIL LYNCH DIES FROM WOUNDS IN BELGIUM
Sister Received Word He Was Wounded Jan. 7; Second Came Wednesday

Paratrooper Sergeant Philip M. Lynch, of White Salmon, died January 13th from wounds received in action on the Belgium front, stated a war department telegram received by his sister, Mrs. L.V. Quinton, of this city on Wednesday.
Monday she had received a telegram from the war department that he had been wounded while in action in Belgium January 7.
Sergeant Lynch was well known here and the entire community is saddened by the news of the loss of this young man, who has given his life for the service of his country.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 8, 1945, page 8

IS KILLED

Paratrooper Sergeant Phil M. Lynch of White Salmon died January 13 from wounds received in action on the Belgium front, according to a telegram from the war department received by his sister, Mrs. L.V. Quiton of White Salmon.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 9, 1945, page 3

PHILLIP LYNCH

Paratrooper Philip Lynch, who died January 13 of wounds received in action on the Belgium front on January 7th, was a graduate of Columbia Union high school of White Salmon. He is survived by two brothers, John Lynch, of Forks, Washington, and Willis Lynch, of White Salmon; and three sisters, Florence Stump, of Amboy, Washington; Catherine Mays, of Chewalah, Washington, and Rose Quinton, of White Salmon.
He was 24 years old, and a veteran of several major actions in Italy, France, as well as in Belgium.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 9, 1945, page 3

THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES

The White Salmon community was again saddened this week with a news of the death on the western front of Sergeant John W. Hunsaker. Another fine young man has given his life for his country.
The previous week news had been received of the death of Paratrooper Philip Lynch and Pfc. James Dickey, also splendid young men who had grown up in this community, who had attended the local schools and who had become endeared to all who had known them for years. All of these boys, splendid young citizens who have made the supreme sacrifice, will be greatly missed and the entire community mourns their loss. Words are not available to express the feelings and sympathies to the bereaved parents and relatives in their hours of sorrow.
The boys were called for duty and they gave their all in their country's service that all the rest of us may continue to carry on.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 24, 1945, page 1

MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD HERE
Thomas D. Potwin, Editor Of Yakima Herald, Will Speak At Morning Program At 10:30 In High School Auditorium

Memorial services will be held in Goldendale Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. As in the past, the program and services are in charge of Louis Leidl Post No. 116, American Legion. Thomas D. Potwin, editor of the Yakima Herald will deliver the message at the high school. Potwin is said to be an able speaker, and the largest crowd ever to attend Memorial services is expected to turn out to hear the Yakima editor.
Following the program at the high school, members of the Legion will hold a brief ceremony at the graves of veterans of both World War I and II. A firing squad will fire a salute in recognition of their departed comrades.
E.C. Kaiser, commander of the American Legion, invites and urges all residents to join in the services, which will pay tribute to the men who have lost their lives in both wars.
Following is a list of men from this county who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II: E.C. Allison, Wm. Becker, Fred Berrong, Marion Bolio, Homer Bilyeu, Jim Brashear, Robert Brown, Chas. Byrkett, David Cochran, Paul Cochran, John Dickey, Francis Ford, Alvin Ganguin, Don Heuton, John Hunsaker, Robert Hutchins, Harry Jones, Harold Lehman, Philip Lynch, Chas. Lowers, Dan Roe, Oren Sanders, George Shurtz, Harry Smith, Marion Scheel, Eugene White, Thomas Tradewell, Jim Trowbridge, Edward Thege and David Woodruff.