The W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction is awarded annually by the American Library Association for "the best fiction set in a period when the United States was at war."
The award intends to recognize "the service of American veterans and military personnel.
"[1] The Award was funded by William Young Boyd II (1926-2015), author, and World War II veteran.
[2] [3] Boyd was Chairman of the Board of the Boyd Steamship Corporation.
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