Edward E. Gyatt

Infobox Military Person
name= Edward Earl Gyatt
born= birth date|1921|9|4
died= death date and age|1942|8|7|1921|9|4
placeofbirth= Syracuse, New York
placeofdeath= KIA on Guadalcanal
placeofburial= Woodlawn National Cemetery Elmira, New York


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allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Marine Corps
serviceyears= 1942
rank= Private
commands=
unit= 1st Raider Battalion
battles= World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal
awards= Silver Star
laterwork=

Edward Earl Gyatt (4 September 1921 – 7 August 1942) was a U.S. Marine killed during World War II.

Biography

Born in Syracuse, New York, Gyatt enlisted in the Marine Corps on 28 January 1942. He was killed in action while serving with the 1st Marine Raider Battalion during the Guadalcanal campaign, America's first offensive effort in the Pacific. Part of the invasion force that went ashore on Tulagi D-day 7 August 1942, Private Gyatt reported the approach of a Japanese counter-attack force on his advanced position that night. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he remained at his post and inflicted heavy damage on the enemy until he was killed by a grenade. For his gallantry and courage, Private Gyatt was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

Namesake

USS "Gyatt" (DD-712) was named for him.

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References

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