MoH#10- Edgar Harold Lloyd Traditional Cache
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MoH#10- Edgar Harold Lloyd
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A series honoring the brave that went above and beyond the regular call of duty to their country.
These caches are not about being difficult, but in remembering the true heros of this great country of ours. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
A little fact about the Medal of Honor.
The correct title for the award often called the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is simply "MEDAL OF HONOR" and the men who have received it prefer to be called "RECIPIENTS" (of the award), not "winners". It is the only United States Military Award that is worn from a ribbon hung around the neck, and the only award presented "By the President In the Name of the Congress".
The 10th honoree is Edgar Harold Lloyd. Awarded for actions during WWII on Sept. 14,1944.
Rank: First Lieutenant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company E
Division: 319th Infantry, 80th Infantry Division
Born: Blytheville, Ark.
Entered Service At: Blytheville, Ark.
G.O. Number: 25
Date of Issue: 04/07/1945
Accredited To: Place / Date: Near Pompey, France, 14 September 1944
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.
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