Edward E. Gyatt
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| Edward Earl Gyatt | |
|---|---|
| September 4, 1921 - August 7, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Syracuse, New York |
| Place of death | KIA on Guadalcanal |
| Years of service | 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 1st Raider Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Edward Earl Gyatt (4 September 1921 – 7 August 1942) was a U.S. Marine killed during World War II.
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.
USS Gyatt (DD-712) was named for him.
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- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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