Wayne R. Loud
Status: KIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Wayne R. Loud, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group 77.6, in action against the enemy from 3 through 9 January 1945, at Lingayen Gulf in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.