Hoyt Hurst Hamlett was born in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Harry Edward Hamlett and Marjorie Mae Williams.
He completed training at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in a mid-western state in June 1944 and was transferred to a naval unit. He was killed 24 July 1945 while flying over the Korean area.
He is memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery, the Philippines
- Rank: Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class
- Date of birth: 9 February 1925
- Date of death: 24 July 1945
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Kingston
- Service Branch: Navy
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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