Richard Hearney was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1962, achieving four-star rank before his retirement. Before retiring, from July 15, 1994 to September 26, 1996, he served as the 25th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard D. Hearney, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard D. Hearney, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government 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 General Richard D. Hearney, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hearney reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard D. Hearney, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.