McCoy Reynolds

McCoy Reynolds was born September 23, 1916 in Pippa Passes, Kentucky.

Marine Corps career
Reynolds enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at Louisville, Kentucky, January 23, 1942.

Awarded the Silver Star
He was killed in action on Guadalcanal November 25, 1942 after boldly exposing himself to destroy a Japanese machinegun nest in fighting to defend Henderson Field. Private Reynolds was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for the conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity without regard for personal safety.

Namesake
McCoy Reynolds (DE-440) was named in his honor. She was laid down by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newark, New Jersey, November 18, 1943; launched February 22, 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Tilden Reynolds; and commissioned at Brooklyn Navy Yard May 2, 1944, Lt. Comdr. Edwin K. Winn in command.