Robert Hoyle

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert Hoyle, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Coast Guard, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy at Engebi and Parry Islands, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Island, where he landed with the assault waves on 18 and 22 February 1944. Under devastating enemy fire and without regard for his personal safety Lieutenant (j.g.) Hoyle immediately and continuously exposed himself to enemy fire in order to perform his duties and beach master. On both Engebi and Parry Island he acting on his own initiative, made his way through heavy enemy fire to relation urgent messages to the Landing Team commander.