René Edward De Russy Hoyle
From the 1941 yearbook of the 9th Infantry Division
Born(1883-09-16)September 16, 1883
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1981(1981-11-01) (aged 98)
West Haven, Connecticut
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankMajor general
Spouse(s)Christine Guilfoyle
RelationsEli DuBose Hoyle (father)
René E. De Russy (grandfather)
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René Edward De Russy Hoyle (September 16, 1883 – November 1, 1981) was a major general in the United States Army.[1]

Early life

Hoyle was born in New York on September 16, 1883. He was the son of Brigadier General Eli DuBose Hoyle (1851–1921) and Fanny De Russy (1857–1925).[2] His maternal grandfather was Brigadier General René Edward De Russy.[1]

He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., graduating in 1906.[3]

Career

After graduating from the United States Military Academy, he was assigned to the artillery.[1] Later he would become Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Yale University.[4]

In February 1942, he was promoted to brigadier general, nominated by President Roosevelt and confirmed by the United States Senate, along with sixteen others.[5] During World War II, he would command the 9th Infantry Division. His retirement was effective as of August 31, 1945.

He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal on July 9, 1918, by the President of the United States. The medal's citation reads:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Field Artillery) Rene Edward DeRussy Hoyle, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer and later as Assistant Commandant of the School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, during the period from November 1917 to May 1919, Colonel Hoyle displayed remarkable tact and excellent judgment, combined with executive and professional ability of a high order in positions of great responsibility, thereby contributing materially toward bringing that school to a state of maximum efficiency in a time of great emergency.[6]

He was also presented with the Legion of Merit "for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, Camp Roberts, from 1942 to 1945."[6]

Personal life

Hoyle was married to Christine Guilfoyle (1888–1967). Together, they were the parents of:

  • René Edward De Russy Hoyle, Jr. (1912–1935), who died in an accident at the age of 22.[7]
  • Susie-Lane Hoyle (1912–2000), who married Devere Parker Armstrong (1906–1980).
  • John Guilfoyle Hoyle (1916–1986)

Hoyle died on November 1, 1981, in West Haven, Connecticut.[7] He is buried with Christine and Rene, Jr., as well as his parents, at Arlington National Cemetery.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cullum, George Washington; Holden, Edward Singleton (1920). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.: 1–6810. Houghton, Mifflin. p. 1260. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Artillery Brigade Retires Mule With All Honors Due a General; Wild Root, 30-Year Veteran, Reviews the Fourth at Fort Bragg, but Seems Rather Bored With It All". The New York Times. September 7, 1941. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  3. ↑ Congress, United States (1906). Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 9528. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ Report of the President of Yale University with the Deans and Directors of Its Several Departments ... Yale University. 1920. p. 28. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ "17 Brigadiers Advanced". The New York Times. February 19, 1942. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Valor awards for Rene E. DeR. Hoyle". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Rene E. Hoyle 1906". apps.westpointaog.org. West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ Burial Detail: Hoyle, Rene E – ANC Explorer
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