William R. Lloyd, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

William R. Lloyd

US NAvy officer

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1916

Date of Death: 06-May-1942

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About William R. Lloyd

  • William Rees Lloyd, born 23 September 1916 in Monticello, Florida, enlisted in the United States Navy 9 October 1940.
  • He was appointed midshipman 15 December 1940 and commissioned ensign 14 March 1941. Ensign Lloyd served briefly aboard Luzon (PG-47), then reported to Oahu (PR-36) 26 September 1941.
  • He was killed in action 6 May 1942 when Oahu was sunk at Corregidor at the close of a long and gallant defense.
  • For his valor, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

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