"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 machine gun
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 machine gun position, knocked out the gunner with his fist, dropped
a grenade, and jumped out before it exploded. Still shouting
encouragement he went from 1 machine gun nest to another, pinning the
enemy down with sub-machine gun fire until he was within throwing
distance, and then destroyed them with hand grenades. He personally
destroyed 5 machine guns 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."
May you be at peace,
Brian
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