| Surname: | Hoyle |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2656240 |
| Notes: | CMP. 2/1/1934 he enlisted in to the Coldstream Guards at Newcastle upon Tyne in the Regular Army for 4/8 years, age 18.6 years, occupation Stores Bottler born Newcastle upon Tyne, 3/1/40 compulsory transfer to CMP. 28/8/45 to discharge. War Diary 1 Div Pro Coy WO 175/134. 16/6/1943, Pantelleria, bombing raid, NCO's killed L/Cpl Vanner, Griffin, Higson, wounded L/Cpl Woods, L/Cpl Hoyle had severe eye injuries. Casualty List 228/28, BEF, France, wounded, date not reported, 26. Casualty Lists 1180, North Africa, Wounded, 16/6/43. 18/9/45 Discharged. No. in discharge book 2658240 No on medal roll 2656240. 3/1/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, GSM Palestine. Address:- 176 Bond Street, Eaglesfield Green, Egham, Surrey Harry Hoyle. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/502 Page: 29 July 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | Clasp "Palestine". Awarded as Guardsman, Coldstream Guards. |