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(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Hugh F. Richardson, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    January 1963 – May 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (August 24, 1964)

    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 (Infantry) Hugh F. Richardson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1963 to May 1964.