| René Edward De Russy Hoyle | |
| Birth Date: | 16 September 1883 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Death Place: | West Haven, Connecticut |
| Spouse: | Christine Guilfoyle |
| Relations: | Eli DuBose Hoyle (father) René E. De Russy (grandfather) |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Rank: | Major general |
| Signature: | Signature of Rene Edward De Russy Hoyle (1883–1981).png |
René Edward De Russy Hoyle (September 16, 1883 – November 1, 1981) was a major general in the United States Army.[1]
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]
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. The medal's citation reads:
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."
Hoyle was married to Christine Guilfoyle (1888–1967). Together, they were the parents of:
Hoyle died on November 1, 1981, in West Haven, Connecticut.[6] He is buried with Christine and Rene, Jr., as well as his parents, at Arlington National Cemetery.[7]