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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hugh French Thomason Hoffman (ASN: 0-12353), 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 with the 1st Cavalry Division during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    2d Cavalry Brigade

    Division:

    1st Cavalry 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Hugh French Thomason Hoffman (ASN: 0-12353), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Hoffman, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    2d Cavalry Brigade

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 142 (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 Silver Star to Brigadier General Hugh French Thomason Hoffman (ASN: 0-12353), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Hoffman, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    War Department, General Orders No. 153 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hugh French Thomason Hoffman (ASN: 0-12353), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division during World War II.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hugh French Thomason Hoffman (ASN: 0-12353), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division during World War II.