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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lawrence Vinton Hoyt (ASN: 0-57218), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Senior Advisor to the 25th Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoyt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 74 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Lawrence Vinton Hoyt (ASN: 0-57218), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Infantry Company of the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hoyt, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lawrence Vinton Hoyt (ASN: 0-57218), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Combat Development Command, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoyt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lawrence Vinton Hoyt (ASN: 0-57218), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Electronic Research and Development Command, from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoyt culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.