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Ensign Eugene Lorell Boyd (NSN: 0-70804), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Division:

    U.S.S. Genesee (AT-55)

    Action Date:

    December 7, 1941 – February 25, 1942
    Commandant, 16th Naval District 281200 NCR 7859 (April 29, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Eugene Lorell Boyd (NSN: 0-70804), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Fleet Tug U.S.S. GENESEE (AT-55), during the defense of Manila Bay, in the Philippine Islands, from 7 December 1941 to 25 February 1942. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Ensign Boyd directed the anti-aircraft batteries of his ship and conducted operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to bring great credit to his command and the United States Naval Service.