Harley Hughes was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from Oklahoma A & M College, Stillwater, Oklahoma. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Harley
A.
Hughes
1935
–
Born:
Adair
,
Oklahoma
Home:
Adair
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 pilot with the 448th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 225 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Hughes reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 pilot with the 448th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 225 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 pilot with the 448th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 225 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 pilot with the 448th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 225 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Harley A. Hughes, United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-4 pilot with the 558th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Harley A. Hughes, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hughes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.