Ranger Lomell exhibited courage and bravery beyond the line of duty on many occasions while participating in World War II battles, such as the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battles of the Brest and Cherbourg Peninsulas in France and the Battle of the Bulge, Germany. He has received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star, the Victory Medal, and the Purple Heart with cluster and decorations for heroism from England and France. He also received a battlefield promotion to Lieutenant. As a veteran, he has been honored with two distinguished Ranger A wards, the highest available. He is also a Past National Commander of the Legion of Valor, the United States' oldest veteran's organization, and Past National President of the Rangers Association. Today Ranger Lomell doesn't consider himself a hero. He keeps preaching that he was only doing his job as a Ranger and as a soldier. Through his discipline, training, and modified equipment, Ranger Lomell saved thousands of lives and perhaps this was the beginning of the Liberation of France.

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