(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Loyal M. Haynes (ASN: 0-8379), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Haynes 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.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Regiment:
5th Field ArtilleryAction Date:
June 4, 1931
War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1932)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Field Artillery) Loyal M. Haynes (ASN: 0-8379), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with the 5th Field Artillery, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 4 June 1931. During the firing of a 155 mm howitzer by Battery A, 5th Field Artillery, the muzzle blast ignited the camouflage net which in turn ignited the grass and brush in the immediate vicinity of the howitzer. Captain Haynes, battery commander, and the members of the gun squad, with utter disregard of the danger of an explosion from shells which were on a burning paulin in the midst of the flames, rushed from the gun pit and, despite the excruciating heat, succeeded in removing the exposed explosives to a place of safety. Thereupon they extinguished the flames and brought a dangerous fire under control. The high degree of heroism displayed by Captain Haynes on this occasion contributed to the saving of Government property and possibly of human life. The splendid example set by him served as an additional incentive to the men and inspired them to greater efforts.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 31 – September 15, 1950
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 89 (November 16, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Loyal M. Haynes (ASN: 0-8379), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding General of the Division Artillery, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 31 August 1950 to 15 September 1950 in the Naktong River Salient. During this period a numerically superior forced the front lines of the Division back to a point 700 yards from General Haynes’ Command Post, thereby breaching our lines for about 7,000 yards, and threatened the tactical integrity of the entire Division. Although communications were practically non-existent, General Haynes assumed command of the infantry and armored elements in his sector and, having evaluated the enemy dispositions, ordered an immediate counterattack. He then reestablished communications between his Command Post north of Changyong and the elements of the Divisionism south of Yongsan, although the area between was in enemy hands. Skillfully coordinating the efforts of the two infantry regiments in his zone and providing them with superb artillery fire support, General Haynes then directed the defense of the Northern Sector with such vigor that the town of Changnyong, key to the pass leading to the EIGHTH Army’s supply route, was denied to the enemy and the front stabilized. His outstanding technical competence in the command and utilization of infantry, armored, artillery, and air units, his coolness and speed of decision under long continued pressure in the face of a vigorous and fanatical enemy and his personal bravery and leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.