Edgar H. Lloyd-Blytheville, AR
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World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Pompey, France on September 14, 1944. He was killed in action. He is buried on the lawn of the Mississippi County Courthouse, Blytheville AR.
Waymark Code: WMX2QN
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2017
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He was born on February 28, 1922 in Blytheville, AR and died on November 16, 1944 in Pompey, France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *LLOYD, EDGAR H.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company E, 319th Infantry, 80th Infantry Division
• Place and date: Near Pompey, France, 14 September 1944
• Entered service at: Blytheville, Ark.
• G.O. No.: 25, 7 April 1945
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On 14 September 1944, Company E, 319th Infantry, with which 1st Lt. Lloyd was serving as a rifle platoon leader, was assigned the mission of expelling an estimated enemy force of 200 men from a heavily fortified position near Pompey, France. As the attack progressed, 1st Lt. Lloyd's platoon advanced to within 50 yards of the enemy position where they were caught in a withering machinegun and rifle crossfire which inflicted heavy casualties and momentarily disorganized the platoon. With complete disregard for his own safety, 1st Lt. Lloyd leaped to his feet and led his men on a run into the raking fire, shouting encouragement to them. He jumped into the first enemy machinegun position, knocked out the gunner with his fist, dropped a grenade, and jumped out before it exploded. Still shouting encouragement he went from 1 machinegun nest to another, pinning the enemy down with submachine gun fire until he was within throwing distance, and then destroyed them with hand grenades. He personally destroyed 5 machineguns and many of the enemy, and by his daring leadership and conspicuous bravery inspired his men to overrun the enemy positions and accomplish the objective in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. His audacious determination and courageous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.
Armed Service: Army
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