Hal Boyle

Harold Vincent "Hal" Boyle (July 24, 1911 – April 1, 1974) was a prolific, Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist for the Associated Press. During 30 years with the AP, Boyle wrote 7,680 columns. He is best known for his work as a war correspondent during World War II. He was consistently closer to the front lines in the European and Pacific theatres of operation than other correspondents. His column became a staple in over 700 newspapers. he studied journalism at the University of Missouri, graduating with distinction in 1932. After working in the AP's St. Louis bureau, he moved to New York in 1936. In 1951, the Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded him the Omar Bradley Award, given for the most distinguished contribution to national security, for his coverage of the Korean War.

Boyle portrayed himself in the 1945 film dramatization of Ernie Pyle's book, The Story of G.I. Joe.

In 1969 the Associated Press published Help, Help! Another Day!: The World of Hal Boyle.

Death and legacy Boyle died of a heart attack at his home in New York City on April 1, 1974.

The Hal Boyle Award has been awarded by the Overseas Press Club for "Best newspaper or news service reporting from abroad" since 1977.