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Navy Federal Credit Union
Robert
Gordon
Hunt
, Jr.
September 20, 1927

–

September 3, 2000

Home:

Coronado

, 

California

Robert Hunt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 29 – December 4, 1950
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders NO. 66 (December 15, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Second Lieutenant Robert Gordon Hunt, Jr. (MCSN: 0-50150), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry in action while serving with Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST during the period 29 November 1950 to 4 December 1950. His actions contributed materially to the successful breakthrough of United Nations forces in the Chosin Reservoir area and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.