LLOYD (VETERAN WWII KIA), EDGAR HAROLD "BUCK" - Mississippi County, Arkansas | EDGAR HAROLD "BUCK" LLOYD (VETERAN WWII KIA) - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Edgar Harold "Buck" LLOYD (VETERAN WWII KIA)

Chickasawba (aka Founders Park) Cemetery
Mississippi County,
Arkansas

FIRST LIEUTENANT
Edgar Harold “Buck” Lloyd
February 28, 1922 - November 16,1944

Son of Edgar Bentley and Lillian Lindley Lloyd
Started school at Gosnell Community, graduated from Blytheville High School in May 1939, entered University of Arkansas in September 1939, and graduated from University of Arkansas in June 1943.
Honors received at U. of A.
The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta
Pres. of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
V. Pres. of Blue Key Fraternity
National Society of Pershing Rifles
Who’s Who in American Universities and
Collegs 1942 & 1943
U. of A. Booster Club
The National Society of Scabbard & Blade
Pres. of Associated Students 1942 & 1943
Interfraternity Council
Light Heavy Boxing Champion
Died November 16, 1944
Near Limey France

First Lieutenant Lloyd's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On September 14, 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.

Contributed on 7/16/14 by hawkinsdonna
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Submitted: 7/16/14 • Approved: 7/16/14 • Last Updated: 7/19/14 • R1022364-G0-S3

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