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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    9th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    6th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 26, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 254 (September 17, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Galen A. Hughett, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 9th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, on 26 March 1945. First Lieutenant Hughett’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.