Lloyd, William Rees

Date of birth:: September 23rd, 1916 (Monticello/Florida, United States)
Date of death:: May 6th, 1942 (Corregidor, Philippines)
Buried on:: Andersonville National Cemetery
Plot: A. Grave: 200.
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

He enlisted in the United States Navy on 9 October 1940. He was appointed midshipman on 15 December 1940 and commissioned Ensign on 14 March 1941. He served briefly aboard USS Luzon, then reported to USS Oahu on 26 September 1941.

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Ensign
Unit:: Company T, 4th Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

"For extraordinary heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during the final Japanese assault on Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 & 6 May 1942. Constantly exposed to the enemy's long-range shellfire and bombings during the siege of Corregidor, Ensign Lloyd consistently disregarded all personal danger as he directed his men with unfaltering skill and ingenuity in the defense of his assigned beach area. Tenaciously holding his ground in the final assault of Corregidor's beaches on 5 May, he boldly defied the increasing fury of Japanese rifle and machine gun fire in a desperate effort to turn back the invading forces, repeatedly countering the enemy's landing attempts until struck down and instantly killed during the bitter action. A fearless leader, Ensign Lloyd rendered valiant service during this historic engagement, and his personal courage, determination and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of savage opposition reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."

Posthumously awarded