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James
Rival
Pugh
Jr.

Born:

, 

West Virginia

James Pugh graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    F-111 Systems Program Office

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Rival Pugh, Jr. (ASN: 0-26172), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the F-111 Systems Program Office from 1966 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pugh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Defense Security Agency

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Rival Pugh, Jr. (ASN: 0-26172), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Defense Security Agency from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pugh culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.