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Leroy
L.
Hoyt
POW (WWII)

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, 

California

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Warrant Officer

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – August 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Warrant Officer Leroy L. Hoyt (NSN: 79815), 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 until returned to U.S. Military control after the end of hostilities in August 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Gunner

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – May 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 352 (July 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Gunner Leroy L. Hoyt (NSN: 79815), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Leader of a fire-fighting party until taken as a Prisoner of War on Luzon, from 8 December 1942 until his capture. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.