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Navy Federal Credit Union
Charles
Frederic
Hughes
October 14,1866

–

May 28, 1934

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Charles Hughes graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1888. From November 14, 1927 to September 17, 1930, he served as the Navy’s 4th Chief of Naval Operations.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    U.S.S. New York

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 141 (September 27, 1930)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Charles Frederic Hughes, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in Command of the U.S.S. NEW YORK, operating in the war zone in association and co-operation with the British Grand Fleet, during World War I.