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Louis Hibbs graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1916. He retired in 1947 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Louis Emerson Hibbs (ASN: 0-4426), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 63d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hibbs and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Major General Louis Emerson Hibbs (ASN: 0-4426), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 63d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Hibbs, 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.