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Lloyd
Milton
Brett
February 22, 1856

–

September 23, 1927

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Lloyd Brett graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1879. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    2d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1880
    Date of Issue: February 7, 1895

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Lloyd Milton Brett, United States Army, for fearless exposure and dashing bravery in cutting off the Indians’ pony herd, thereby greatly crippling the hostiles, on 1 April 1880, while serving with 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at O’Fallons Creek, Montana.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    160th Infantry Brigade

    Action Date:

    October & November 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Lloyd M. Brett, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Brett commanded the 160th Infantry Brigade with particular efficiency in the markedly successful operations resulting in the occupation of the Dannevoux sector in October 1918. In the actions near Imecourt and Buzancy in November his brigade broke the enemy’s resistance. Due to his masterful ability and brilliant leadership, these operations proved a crowning success.