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Hugo
Peoples
Rush
1900-09-13

–

1979-02-01

Born:

Lancaster County

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Strasburg

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

New Providence

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

New Providence Mennonite Cemetery

Hugo Rush graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired in 1951 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    47th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hugo Peoples Rush (ASN: 0-12859), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 47th Bombardment Wing, FIFTEENTH Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rush and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    47th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hugo Peoples Rush (ASN: 0-12859), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 47th Bombardment Wing, FIFTEENTH Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    47th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    March 1944 – April 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 67 (August 13, 1945)

    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 Hugo Peoples Rush (ASN: 0-12859), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 47th Bombardment Wing, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action from March 1944 to April 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rush and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    47th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 1176 (June 19, 1944)

    (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 (Air Corps) Hugo Peoples Rush (ASN: 0-12859), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a B-24 Liberator Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 47th Bombardment Wing, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, in 1943 and 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Rush, 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 Air Forces.