A member of Company B, 35th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy near Sinan-Myan, on 25 September 1950. When Task Force Dolvin was proceeding along a road, the column was stopped by severe enemy sniper and automatic-weapons fire from the high ground to their right. Lieutenant LOYD, as platoon leader of the 1st Platoon, Company B, was riding tanks at the rear of the column. When the enemy commenced firing, Lieutenant LOYD, without regard for his own safety, immediately formed fifteen men into an effective fighting force and attacked the hill. In the course of the attack, the group was pinned down by the devastating enemy fire and hand grenades. Lieutenant LOYD, although armed with only a pistol, exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire, and through his outstanding display of courage, aggressiveness and leadership, so inspired his men that they assaulted the position and forced the enemy to withdraw. In the final assault, Lieutenant LOYD was killed. Due to his heroic action, an enemy force of what was later determined to be 150 men were forced from well fortified positions. The extraordinary heroism and gallant sacrifice of Lieutenant LOYD reflect great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.