Rene Edward De Russy Hoyle

René Edward De Russy Hoyle (September 16, 1883 – November 1, 1981) was a major general in the United States Army.[1]

René Edward De Russy Hoyle
From the 1941 yearbook of the 9th Infantry Division
Born	September 16, 1883 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	November 1, 1981 (aged 98) West Haven, Connecticut
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Major general
Spouse(s)	Christine Guilfoyle
Relations	Eli DuBose Hoyle (father) René E. De Russy (grandfather)

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 "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. 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 16 October 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. 7 September 1941. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
3. Congress, United States (1906). Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 9528. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
4. Report of the President of Yale University with the Deans and Directors of Its Several Departments ... Yale University. 1920. p. 28. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
5. "17 Brigadiers Advanced". The New York Times. 19 February 1942. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
6. "Valor awards for Rene E. DeR. Hoyle". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
7. "Rene E. Hoyle 1906". apps.westpointaog.org. West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
8. Burial Detail: Hoyle, Rene E – ANC Explorer

External links

• Rene Edward De Russy Hoyle at Find a Grave