US Navy Rear Admiral. Laud was the Commander of Task Group Seventy Seven Point Six, Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units during World War II. His Task Force from January 3, 1945 to January 9, 1945 was under heavy assault by Japanese suicide planes at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands. Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. For his heroism in this command he was awarded the Navy Cross. In addition to his Navy Cross he was awarded four Legion of Merit Medals.
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Navy Cross Citation
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Division: Task Group 77.6
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 500 (October 5, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] Wayne Rowe Loud (NSN: 0-61487), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group SEVENTY SEVEN POINT SIX (TG-77.6), Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units, during operations against enemy Japanese forces at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, from 3 to 9 January 1945. With his force suffering substantial losses from hostile suicide attacks carried out on an unprecedented scale, Captain Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. By his personal example of coolness and fortitude after his flagship had been damaged during a particularly heavy attack, he inspired those under his leadership to greater endeavor and contributed materially to the success of the Lingayen operation. Displaying gallant determination and devotion to duty throughout, Captain Loud upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
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Navy Cross Citation
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Division: Task Group 77.6
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 500 (October 5, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] Wayne Rowe Loud (NSN: 0-61487), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group SEVENTY SEVEN POINT SIX (TG-77.6), Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units, during operations against enemy Japanese forces at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, from 3 to 9 January 1945. With his force suffering substantial losses from hostile suicide attacks carried out on an unprecedented scale, Captain Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. By his personal example of coolness and fortitude after his flagship had been damaged during a particularly heavy attack, he inspired those under his leadership to greater endeavor and contributed materially to the success of the Lingayen operation. Displaying gallant determination and devotion to duty throughout, Captain Loud upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
US Navy Rear Admiral. Laud was the Commander of Task Group Seventy Seven Point Six, Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units during World War II. His Task Force from January 3, 1945 to January 9, 1945 was under heavy assault by Japanese suicide planes at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands. Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. For his heroism in this command he was awarded the Navy Cross. In addition to his Navy Cross he was awarded four Legion of Merit Medals.
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Navy Cross Citation
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Division: Task Group 77.6
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 500 (October 5, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] Wayne Rowe Loud (NSN: 0-61487), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group SEVENTY SEVEN POINT SIX (TG-77.6), Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units, during operations against enemy Japanese forces at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, from 3 to 9 January 1945. With his force suffering substantial losses from hostile suicide attacks carried out on an unprecedented scale, Captain Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. By his personal example of coolness and fortitude after his flagship had been damaged during a particularly heavy attack, he inspired those under his leadership to greater endeavor and contributed materially to the success of the Lingayen operation. Displaying gallant determination and devotion to duty throughout, Captain Loud upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
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Navy Cross Citation
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Division: Task Group 77.6
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 500 (October 5, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] Wayne Rowe Loud (NSN: 0-61487), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group SEVENTY SEVEN POINT SIX (TG-77.6), Minesweeping and Hydrographic Units, during operations against enemy Japanese forces at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, from 3 to 9 January 1945. With his force suffering substantial losses from hostile suicide attacks carried out on an unprecedented scale, Captain Loud aggressively maneuvered the ships of his command in the successful fulfillment of their mission. By his personal example of coolness and fortitude after his flagship had been damaged during a particularly heavy attack, he inspired those under his leadership to greater endeavor and contributed materially to the success of the Lingayen operation. Displaying gallant determination and devotion to duty throughout, Captain Loud upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor:
BarryC
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