FRANK R. LOYD ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL HISTORY

Loyd Elementary School was built in 1958 and dedicated March 26, 1959 to 2LT Frank R. Loyd.

2LT Frank R. Loyd, Jr. was the son of (Ret) Col. and Mrs. Frank R. Loyd. Lt. Loyd spent his youth on a number of Army posts throughout the United States to include attending the fourth and fifth grades here at Ft. Benning.

In 1946, Loyd entered the United States Military Academy, West Point, and was commissioned an officer in 1950. At the academy, Loyd attained the rank of cadet sergeant, played football, and was a member of the rifle team and model airplane club.

Following his graduation and commissioning at West Point, Loyd was assigned to Korea as a platoon leader in B company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Loyd joined his platoon near Uryong, Korea. Here, Loyd and his platoon helped to stop Task Force Dolvin. Without regard for his own safety, with a pistol Loyd and his men forced the well-fortified enemy to withdraw. During the final assault of this mission on September 26, 1950, Lt. Loyd was killed in action.

For his heroism as a platoon leader, Lt. Frank R. Loyd was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.