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John
Taylor
Hodes
1926-10-08

–

2012-04-09

Born:

, 

Wyoming

Home:

Laramie

, 

Wyoming

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

John Hodes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) John Taylor Hodes (ASN: 0-59261), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commander, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hodes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 65 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Taylor Hodes (ASN: 0-59261), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Hodes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 298 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Taylor Hodes (ASN: 0-59261), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Hodes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.