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Kester Hastings graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of November 1918. He was the Army’s Quartermaster General from 1954 to 1957, retired in 1957 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 27, 1950 – June 21, 1952

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 89 (October 3, 1952)

    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 Brigadier General Kester Lovejoy Hastings (ASN: 0-12219), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from 27 June 1950 to 21 June 1952.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 64 (1950)

    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 Kester Lovejoy Hastings (ASN: 0-12219), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Quartermaster, Far East Command, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. General Hastings voluntarily, and with complete disregard for his safety, made daring trips through areas under constant guerrilla attack to obtain an accurate estimate of the situation vital to solving many complex problems that occur in logistical support during such critical periods. His presence in the forward areas under constant threat of enemy air attack and fire inspired personnel of the Quartermaster Corps to greater achievements and was a contributing factor in resolving supply problems, thus aiding united Nations’ forces in the subsequent launching of a counteroffensive. General Hastings through his valor and tireless devotion to duty, reflected great credit on himself and upheld the highest traditions of the military service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Kester Lovejoy Hastings (ASN: 0-12219), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.