The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as an F-4C Aircraft Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, PACIFIC Air Force, in action near Kep, North Vietnam, on 6 July 1967. While flying as the Aircraft Commander of an F-4C Phantom II, Major Hughey led his flight deep into hostile territory. Despite extremely heavy anti-aircraft artillery fire, and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Major Hughey led his flight in a precision attack on the target. Through his skill and courage, all of the flight’s ordnance was delivered on target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Hughey has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 6, 1967 – March 4, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and interrogators and guards kept constant pressure on this officer through harassment, intimidation, and cruelties from which they hoped to gain information and cooperative participation in their propaganda exercises. This individual heroically resisted their treatment in a manner which served as an inspiration to others in the camp and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 6, 1967 – March 4, 1973
Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from July 6, 1967 until his release on March 4, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
July 6, 1967 – March 4, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 6 July 1967 to 4 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F4C Aircraft Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1966. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
June 19 – 22, 1967
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as an F-4C Aircraft Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, PACIFIC Air Force, from 19 June 1967 to 22 June 1967. During this period, Major Hughey led three successful strikes against three heavily defended targets. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Major Hughey made repeated low level and highly accurate attacks against truck parks, marshalling areas and anti-aircraft gun positions. These courageous and aggressive attacks, in the face of intense and accurate defensive fire, resulted in the destruction of two anti-aircraft gun positions, multiple secondary explosions and the annihilation of two marshalling areas serving unfriendly forces in North Vietnam. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Hughey has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F4C Aircraft Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1966. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Kenneth Raymond Hughey (AFSN: AO-3024574/AD-14324519), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F4C Aircraft Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1966. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.