McCoy Reynolds

McCoy Reynolds
Born	September 23, 1916(1916-09-23) Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Died	November 25, 1942(1942-11-25) (aged 26) Guadalcanal
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service	1942-1942
Rank	Private
Unit	defending Henderson Field
Battles/wars	World War II *Guadalcanal campaign
Awards	Silver Star

McCoy Reynolds was born September 23, 1916 in Pippa Passes, Kentucky.

Marine Corps career

Reynolds enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at Louisville, Kentucky, January 23, 1942.

Awarded the Silver Star

He was killed in action on Guadalcanal November 25, 1942 after boldly exposing himself to destroy a Japanese machinegun nest in fighting to defend Henderson Field. Private Reynolds was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for the conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity without regard for personal safety.

Namesake

McCoy Reynolds (DE-440) was named in his honor. She was laid down by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newark, New Jersey, November 18, 1943; launched February 22, 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Tilden Reynolds; and commissioned at Brooklyn Navy Yard May 2, 1944, Lt. Comdr. Edwin K. Winn in command.

See also

	Biography portal
	World War II portal
	United States Marine Corps portal

References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

• McCoy Reynolds

Persondata
Name	Reynolds, McCoy
Alternative names
Short description	United States Marine
Date of birth	September 23, 1916
Place of birth	Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Date of death	November 25, 1942
Place of death	Guadalcanal