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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Charles Richard Hutchison (ASN: 0-16796), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hutchison and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 11 (1963)

    (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 Charles Richard Hutchison (ASN: 0-16796), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hutchison 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:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    VIII Army

    Action Date:

    March 1945
    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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Charles Richard Hutchison (ASN: 0-16796), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the EIGHTH U.S. Army during the landings at Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, in March 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Hutchison, 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.