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James
Pratt
Hodges
October 7, 1894

–

June 19, 1992

Born:

Oakley

, 

Maryland

Home:

Oakley

, 

Maryland

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

James Hodges was commissioned in the Aviation Section of the Army Signal Reserve in 1918. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1951 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    September 1944 – June 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 82 (August 1, 1946)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Pratt Hodges (ASN: 0-10891), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Intelligence at Air Force Headquarters, Washington, D. C., from September 1944 to June 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hodges and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Pratt Hodges (ASN: 0-10891), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    2d Bombardment Division

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 35 (March 26, 1943)

    (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 Brigadier General James Pratt Hodges (ASN: 0-10891), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 2d Bombardment Division, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Hodges, 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 Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    September 1942 – July 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 72 (August 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Pratt Hodges (ASN: 0-10891), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff of the EIGHTH Air Support Command, and later as Commander of a bombardment division in the EIGHTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations from September 1942 to July 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hodges and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.