Floyd K. Lindstrom

Who was Floyd K. Lindstrom?

Floyd K. Lindstrom was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Lindstrom joined the Army from Colorado Springs, Colorado in June 1942, and by November 11, 1943 was serving as a private first class in the 3rd Infantry Division. On that day, near Mignano, Italy, he single-handedly charged and captured a German machine gun. Lindstrom was killed in action three months later and, on April 20, 1944, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions near Mignano.

Lindstrom, aged 31 at his death, was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.