Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
A.
Loyd
May 9, 1844

–

May 13, 1917

Cemetery:

Spring Grove Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    122d Ohio Infantry

    Action Date:

    April 2, 1865
    Date of Issue: April 16, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George A. Loyd, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 122d Ohio Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of division flag of General Heth.