Lloyd M. Glenn
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 2 December 1944, then-Private First Class Lloyd M. Glenn was serving with the 184th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

On that day, PFC Glenn’s unit was in action against Japanese forces near Damulaan, Leyte, Philippine Islands, when his platoon suffered numerous casualties while attacking well-concealed Japanese positions on a ridge. PFC Glenn, an Infantry Scout, then single-handedly charged an enemy machine gun position while under intense fire. Although wounded in the left shoulder, he moved forward, killed the Japanese gunner and captured his weapon. Seeing a 2nd machine gun, he continued his assault and, although wounded again in the face, destroyed the weapon and its crew with grenade and rifle fire. PFC Glenn then remained in the captured emplacement while the rest of his platoon moved up. Despite his wounds, through his aggressive action he destroyed 2 Japanese strong points and inspired his comrades to continue their advance and seize their objective. PFC Glenn’s selfless, courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Then-Staff Sergeant Lloyd M. Glenn was killed in action on 1 May 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lloyd M. Glenn (ASN: 38092149), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces near Damulaan, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 2 December 1944. When his platoon suffered numerous casualties while attacking well-concealed enemy positions on a ridge, Private Glenn, an Infantry Scout, on his own initiative charged single-handedly against an enemy machine gun position in the face of intense fire. Though wounded in the left shoulder, he continued to move forward, killed the hostile gunner and captured his weapon. Sighting a second machine gun, he immediately resumed his assault, and although wounded again in the face, destroyed the weapon and its crew with grenade and rifle fire. He then remained in the captured emplacement while the remainder of his platoon moved up. Through his aggressive action and indomitable fighting spirit in destroying two enemy strong points despite his wounds, Private First Class Glenn inspired his comrades to continue their advance and seize their objective. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 49 (July 14, 1945)

Burial

Staff Sergeant Lloyd M. Glenn is buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Travis County, TX, in Plot: 7-33-12.

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